Thank you for the sponsorship from Sargento, so we could make the recipe for these Bacon Ranch Grilled Jalapenos possible for you.
Summer means grilling out every single week. We like to grill a big package of chicken or hamburgers & hot dogs for dinner and then eat on the leftovers all week long. And when I say we like to grill, you all know I mean my husband likes to, right?
We have quite the system worked out around here. I make dessert, he makes dinner. It sure is a good thing I married someone who likes to make real food. Otherwise it would be Fluffernutter brownies and Butterfinger cheesecakes for dinner all the time.
When I told my husband that Sargento contacted me about creating a recipe using one of their cheeses, he was ready to take on the challenge. A few months ago we bought a fun pepper tool for the grill that he has been wanting to use, so he immediately said we were making grilled jalapenos stuffed with all kinds of cheese. Sounds great to me!!! We stopped by the grocery store and picked up some jalapenos and the shredded sharp cheddar cheese that we needed. He bought some bacon to stuff in with all the cheese too. Now usually I am not a big bacon lover, but cover it in cheese and I can handle it.
A few tips to remember if you make these stuffed jalapenos. Do not touch your eyes or face when removing the seeds of the peppers. In fact, if you can wear rubber gloves, that is the best thing to do.
Another thing is to remember the size of the grill tool you are using...our peppers didn't really fit so well. My husband ended up wrapping a ring of foil around the peppers to keep them from falling over after they started cooking.
You can also stand them up in a grill basket with the foil ring around them to keep them upright.
The longer you grill your peppers, the less spicier they become. We had these ones on our grill for about 25 minutes, and I was able to eat 2 of them right away with no problem.
Of course I do like spicy food, and boy, do I love cheesy goodness stuffed into a spicy pepper. These are going to make a great appetizer or side dish all summer long.
Now I am wishing we had planted some jalapeno bushes in our garden this year. Of course I'm kind of wishing we had planted the whole garden too. I guess it's the farmer's market for us this year.
Recipe
Bacon Ranch Grilled Jalapenos
Grilled jalapenos stuffed with cheese and bacon.
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeno peppers
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons ranch powder
- 2 Tablespoons crumbled bacon
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cut off the stems of the jalapenos. Remove the seeds and the membranes. Be careful not to touch your face or eyes. Rubber gloves are great for protecting your skin.
- Rinse the peppers and dry them on paper towels. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and ranch powder until creamy. Stir in the bacon and shredded cheese.
- Fill the peppers completely with the cheese mixture. Place in a grill basket or pepper tool upright and place on the grill.
- Grill on indirect heat for about 25 minutes. The temperature should be around 375*. The peppers will lose their bright color as they cook. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 78Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 123mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
*This post has been compensated by Sargento and contains affiliate links. All opinons expressed are 100% my own.
KL
Holy Cow these are awesome. While I didn't have the ranch seasoning I substituted a tablespoon of Cabela's All-purpose seasoning and that didn't disappoint (I will make it with ranch next time.)
Elizabeth
Don't grill oitside I wonder if they can be done in the oven
Jocelyn
I think these would totally work to cook them in your oven. You might need to adjust times, but they should taste the same. I hope you enjoy them.
Christine
Use toothpicks pushed through about 2/3s down from the top for the popper holders. Use trussing skewers if you don't have a popper holder. Pass a skewer through several peppers (leaving room between) and then to hold it together, pass another skewer or two in the opposite direction.
Monica
I just bought one at home goods and was looking for a recipe
So I could try the pan out this weekend. I thought of putting in bacon but not the ranch dressing. I cannot wait to cook them tomorrow. Your recipe sounds delicious.
Sherri
We love poppers in my house. What I want to know is where did you get the pepper holder for the grill? We make poppers all the time but the filling always runs out some when they cook because they are laying down. Thank you. Love your recipes.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!!! We found the pepper holder at World Market. I have seen it in a few other kitchen stores recently, but I can't remember which ones. I bet amazon.com would have some different ones too!!
Jillian
I have my husband's hungry friends coming in town this weekend…this looks like a man-pleasing treat! Pinning this now, thanks! 🙂
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
I have one of those pepper holders ... so handy! I have been looking for a new stuffed pepper recipe, thank you 🙂
Julie
I love these! Too bad I am not eating cheese anymore. Gotta love lactose intolerance. :/ Ah but I can dream about these still because I know they are good! And I like that little chili grill. A lady I work with told me about them. I want to get one sometime soon.
Hope you had a great 4th, Jocelyn!
Christianna
How would you suggest cooking these if you don't own the jalapeno griller?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I would try standing them up in a small aluminum bread pan, probably like a 3x5 pan. They should be able to stand up in that and be grilled just fine.
Lisa
This looks wonderful! I hope you will come share at this week's From the Farm Blog Hop hosted by 6 great blogs! http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/06/from-farm-blog-hop-39.html
Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lisa!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
That is the coolest grilling tool! I need to invest in one ASAP. These look so good, and they will be happening soon. My husband thanks you for this recipe.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, you should get one!! Tell your hubby he's welcome!! 😉
greedy girl
must try these asap, maybe with a beef stuffing yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Ohhh that could be a good stuffing too!! Let me know how they turn out!!