Traeger Smoked Jalapeño Poppers With Bacon and Brie Recipe | Sip Bite Go
This easy Traeger smoked jalapeño poppers recipe is always a hit. They are incredibly enticing when right out of the pellet grill thanks to oozing, melted brie cheese and smoked bacon. It’s a really fast smoked appetizer dish for a game day party.
1tbspred pepperroasted and marinated (the kind in the jar), diced
1slicehamdeli-style black forest ham, diced
¼tsppepperblack
⅛tsppaprikasmoked
⅛tspgarlic powder
6ozcheesebrie, cream cheese or another easily melted cheese
12slicesbaconturkey or pork
¼cupbbq sauce
Instructions
Preheat Traeger smoker to 250 degrees F.
Prep jalapeños. Slice jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stem intact. Use a spoon / paring knife to remove the white pith. Scrape out and remove the seeds. Set insides-facing up on a plate or board to be filled.
Mix filling. In a small bowl, mix together diced roasted red pepper, diced ham, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Add smoked jalapeño popper filling. Spoon enough of the red pepper and ham filling into each jalapeño half, to fill it completely without overflowing.
Add cheese. Add about half an oz of brie cheese on top. (The cheese will melt into the crevices of the ham and pepper mixture while it cooks… so good).
Wrap jalapeño peppers. Wrap a slice of bacon around each jalapeño half and secure with toothpicks if desired.
Smoke jalapeño poppers. Place bacon wrapped jalapeños directly on grill grates for 90 minutes. Do not flip halfway through. During the last 10-15 minutes of smoking time, brush BBQ sauce on top of each strip of bacon.Note 1: Exactly how long to smoke jalapeño poppers may vary depending on if you opened the grill during the smoke time, etc. Poppers are done when bacon is cooked and starting to crisp. The jalapeño peppers will be easy to pierce with a fork.Note 2: If desired, broil jalapeño poppers for a few minutes on high in the oven to get them super crisp, though I don’t find that necessary.
Serve smoked jalapeño poppers with toothpicks removed and a side of your favorite dipping sauce. Try the jalapeño ranch dressing from Sip Bite Go for a cool, delicious, slightly spicy bite.