Smoked Jalapeño Poppers

About This Recipe

Bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers stuffed with a sweet and spicy chorizo and cream cheese filling.

Ingredients

• 9 large Jalapeño Peppers*
• 12 oz Lean Chorizo**
• 8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese
• 1 pack (18 slices Center Cut Bacon)
• 2 Tbsp 42g Honey
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

1. Preheat smoker to 275ºF with the lid closed while you prep the peppers.
2. Remove the stems from the peppers before slicing them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
3. Cook the chorizo in a skillet before removing from the heat and adding the cream cheese and honey while warm. Stir to fully incorporate and let the mixture briefly cool.
4. Fill the pepper halves with the filling and tightly wrap each with a slice of bacon. Sprinkle the black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder over the top.
5. Place the peppers directly on the grill grates and cook for 75-90 minutes until the bacon is done to your liking.