Cheesy Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
Total Time
1 hour and 20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(4)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 jalapeños
- 12 slices center cut bacon (cut in half crosswise)
- 24 toothpicks
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces soy or pork chorizo (cooked and cooled)
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Wash the jalapeños. Then dry them and slice in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membrane with a spoon and discard.
Step 2
Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese and cooked chorizo. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Spoon the cream cheese filling into the jalapeños and place on an oven safe rack.
Step 4
Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Step 5
Preheat a pellet grill according to manufacturer's directions to a temperature of 375°F. Alternatively, heat the oven or a regular grill to 375 degrees F.
Step 6
Place the rack directly on the grill grates and close the lid. Cook 45 minutes - 1 hour until desired crispness of bacon is achieved. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly, serve warm.
Step 7
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