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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Bell Peppers

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Bell Peppers

By Traeger Grills

Transform your favorite appetizer into a bold and filling meal with these jalapeño popper-stuffed peppers. Melty cheese, crispy bacon, shredded chicken, and diced jalapeños are mixed and packed into green pepper halves, then grilled on the Traeger for that signature wood-fired flavor. Top them off with even more cheddar cheese and bacon for a bubbly, golden finish.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Signature Pellet Blend
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 6 Slices
  • thin bacon
  • 3 Cup
  • cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 Whole
  • jalapeno, seeded & chopped
  • 4 Ounce
  • cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 Cup
  • sour cream
  • 1 1/4 Cup
  • shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 Cup
  • mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • onion powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
  • paprika
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
  • black pepper
  • 4 Whole
  • green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, and seeded
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Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, preheat your grill to 350 F°, this should take about 15 minutes depending on your grill and the weather.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Place bacon directly on the grill grates and cook 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Cool the bacon on paper towels and roughly chop. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon for topping and transfer the remaining bacon to a large bowl.

    00:15

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 6 Slices thin bacon

  • Step 3

    To the bowl with the bacon, add the shredded chicken, jalapenos, cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well.  

    Ingredients
    • 3 Cup cooked chicken, shredded

    • 2 Whole jalapeno, seeded & chopped

    • 4 Ounce cream cheese, softened

    • 1/2 Cup sour cream

    • 1 1/4 Cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

    • 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

    • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1 Teaspoon onion powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon paprika

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

  • Step 4

    Place bell pepper halves cut side up onto a sheet tray and divide the filling evenly among them. 

    Ingredients
    • 4 Whole green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, and seeded

  • Step 5

    Place peppers directly on the grill grate and cook for 30 minutes.  

    00:30

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Top peppers with remaining cheese and reserved bacon and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately

    00:15

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

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