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Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers

Nettie
These bacon-wrapped Cheeseburger Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate mash-up of two favorites — juicy cheeseburgers and spicy jalapeño poppers! Each halved pepper is stuffed with a savory beef-and-cheddar filling, then wrapped in bacon and grilled (or baked) until crisp and melty. They’re ridiculously delicious — or as I like to say, RIDIC-ULICIOUS!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 poppers
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 10 jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella, monterey jack or a combination of cheese!
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese softened

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill, smoker, or oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned; drain.
  • Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, ketchup, and mustard. Cook 2–3 minutes; cool slightly.
  • Add shredded cheddar and cream cheese; mix well.
  • Fill each jalapeño half with the cheeseburger mixture.
  • Wrap with bacon and secure with a toothpick or just wrap bacon underneath i never find the need to use toothpicks.
  • Smoke at 300 for 60 minutes. Grill or bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and filling is hot.

Notes

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Notes

  • For milder poppers, use mini bell peppers.
  • To prep ahead, assemble and refrigerate overnight.
  • Freeze unbaked poppers for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2poppersCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 546mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon wrapped poppers, cheeseburger jalapeno poppers, easy party food, smoked appetizers
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