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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers

Last updated on April 13, 2018. Originally posted on April 4, 2018 by Lalaine. 31 Comments

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. The perfect medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they’re seriously addicting!

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. The perfect medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they're seriously addicting!

Spring is in full swing and we are now seeing gorgeous outdoor weather here in our neck of the woods. With days bright and sunny yet pleasantly cool, we’ve been firing up the charcoal often.

G and I love to enjoy our meals al fresco but while some times we go all out with a full-on fiesta feast, most times our grill fest is just about quick and easy comfort foods which in our book means bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed peppers grilled to creamy, spicy, and smoky perfection!

If you’re looking for a great summer fun food, these grilled bacon-wrapped poppers are the stuff appetizer dreams are made of. With cream cheese, bacon, and Anaheim peppers all in one scrumptious bite, they’re like a party in your mouth!

Tips on How to Make Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers:

  • I like to use Anaheim peppers because they’re larger in size and thus easier to work with and are also milder than most peppers. Feel free to swap with jalapenos if you prefer bite size and want a bit more heat. If you want the delicious flavor but without the kick, try sweet peppers.
  • To easily remove seeds and veins, use a melon baller  or a small metal spoon.
  • To keep the cream cheese from melting into a gooey mess, freeze it for a few minutes to firm up.
  • Not a fan of cream cheese? Substitute goat cheese. Experiment with flavor combinations such as mixing in shredded cheeses or your choice of seasonings to the filling.
  • Use thin cut bacon and do not overlap too much so they will cook and crisp congruently with the peppers.
  • Secure with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
  • The peppers can be prepared several hours ahead grilling. Just arrange assembled poppers in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic film and refrigerate.

Not in the mood to grill? These baked jalapeno poppers deliver the same explosion of flavors and are conveniently done in the oven!

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. The perfect medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they're seriously addicting!
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Grilled Bacon-wrapped Poppers

4.25 from 4 votes
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. The perfect medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they're seriously addicting!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Pieces
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 8 Anaheim peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 strips thin-cut bacon

Instructions

  • Cut a slit lengthwise but not all the way through on one side of the chili pepper. With a spoon, carefully remove the seeds. Gently wash under cold, running water to rid of stray seeds.
  • Fill the cavity with cream cheese. 
  • Starting from the stem end, wrap the chili pepper with bacon, going around the length of the chili pepper and all the way to other end. Secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining peppers.
  • On medium high heat, grill chili peppers, turning occasionally, until bacon is golden brown and crisp. 
  • Remove from heat, discard toothpicks and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. A delicious medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they're seriously addicting! Get the easy recipe and helpful tips on how to make them perfectly!
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. A delicious medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they're seriously addicting! Get the easy recipe and helpful tips on how to make them perfectly!

 

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  1. Jen says

    August 14, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Making these with New Mexico Hatch green Chiles tonight!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      Sounds delicious, Jen!

      Reply
  2. Rosey says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:57 am

    Now that’s a great sounding treat! I do love me some stuffed peppers.

    Reply
  3. Nicole Escat says

    June 29, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    This looks good. Can I substitute cream cheese with cheddar cheese? I don’t have cream cheese right now.

    Reply
  4. Nicole Etolen says

    June 29, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Oh, this is so tempting. I want to cook this later. I hope I can find some chili in the grocery.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Pass says

    June 29, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    These look absolutely heavenly! My family loves jalapeno poppers, and I bet these taste amazing!

    Reply
  6. Ruthie Ridley says

    June 29, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Oh! My! Gosh!!! This looks so tasty!!!!

    Reply
  7. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says

    June 29, 2016 at 10:48 am

    If it weren’t for my two-week no-spicy food treatment I would have treated myself to this recipe a dozen times fold. I just love the very idea of it and everything around the chili peppers! I really like your recipes!

    Reply
  8. CourtneyLynne says

    June 29, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Omg if this isn’t the definition of food porn then I don’t know what is!!! Definitely need to give your pepper recipe a try!

    Reply
  9. Ron Leyba says

    June 29, 2016 at 8:58 am

    This looks really yummy! Would love to try this soon. Amazing recipe!

    Reply
  10. Kathy says

    June 29, 2016 at 7:00 am

    Those look amazing! I bet my husband would really love these. I’m actually looking forward to trying these too.

    Reply
  11. Mary says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:51 am

    Bacon wrapped anything is amazing! I’m saving this for my bbq this weekend!

    Reply
  12. kean Raph De real says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:43 am

    This is the first time that I saw this and it looks yummy.

    Reply
  13. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    June 29, 2016 at 2:45 am

    I am making this for my family! Cream cheese and peppers taste great together. And then there’s the duct tape of food ~ bacon! Yummy!

    Reply
  14. aziel morte says

    June 29, 2016 at 12:53 am

    This is absolutely looks good, My hubby would love this for sure

    Reply
  15. Ashleigh says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    This bacon wrapped pepper recipe looks wonderful, thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try it! I’ll eat pretty much anything with bacon!!

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth O. says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    This would be a lovely appetizer at barbecues especially this summer! I really like how easy it is to make and people will definitely love it.

    Reply
  17. Liz Mays says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Oh my goodness, we have to try these. I think my boyfriend would be super excited to make some!

    Reply
  18. Sarah Ricker says

    June 28, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    I love this idea! Jalapeno Poppers are my favorite snack! These will be great to try

    Reply
  19. Christine - The Choosy Mommy says

    June 28, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    My hubby would DIE for these! I am going to have to make them as a special treat for him. Golden ticket!

    Reply
  20. Cindy Ingalls says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I love stuffed peppers, but have never tried them on the grill. This recipe looks delicious and easy to follow.

    Reply
  21. Louisa says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Now this is beyond yummy! I can’t even tell you how hungry these stuffed chili pepper makes me feel!! I’ll have to save this for later.

    Louisa
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    Reply
  22. Michelle Liew says

    June 28, 2016 at 6:47 am

    Stuffed peppers are my favorite, and I now know a great way to make them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  23. Julie Syl Kalungi says

    June 28, 2016 at 6:12 am

    Are these jalapenos looks like something my hubby would be saying gimme more lol. and its bbq season so bring it on!

    Reply
  24. tracy weeks says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Do you have nutrition information? These look great!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 9, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Hi Tracy

      I am sorry, I don’t have nutrition information for these. You might want this tool helpful http://download.recipetips-now.com/recipe.htm?kw=recipe%20calculate%20nutrition&r=1&gclid=CM-C3tfw6sQCFdKIfgod24UAHQ

      Reply
  25. Lucy Alvarez says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    Could you cook them in the oven instead of the grill?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 21, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Hi Lucy

      Yes, you can cook them in the oven, just arrange them single layer on a baking sheet and bake them.

      Reply
    • Janet Lewis says

      April 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      4 stars
      Yes, you can and they turn out really good! Really delicious pepper recipe!

      Reply
  26. Tony B | Simple Awesome Cooking says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Wow, that’s hardcore! Love the idea of bacon wrapped peppers…great photo too! New blog fan here.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      January 7, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      They were so good! I liked that the anaheim chilis weren’t as spicy as jalapenos, just enough heat for a “lightweight” like me.

      Thanks for the visit.

      Reply

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