Traeger Jalapeño Poppers
Smoky, cheesy, and wrapped in crispy bacon, these jalapeño poppers are stuffed with a rich blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and savory seasonings. Topped with everything bagel seasoning, they’re a bold, flavorful appetizer perfect for any grill-out or gathering.
Ingredients
- 12 whole large jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 whole green onions finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup everything bagel seasoning
- 12 pieces thin slices of bacon for wrapping
Instructions
- Put on gloves to protect your hands. Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise, then carefully remove the seeds and membranes with a spoon. Rinse the jalapeño halves and pat them dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then spoon the mixture into each jalapeño half.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a thin slice of bacon and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top.
- Preheat the Traeger grill to a low temperature and line a grill-safe baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the jalapeño poppers on the prepared baking sheet and smoke for about one to one and a half hours, until the bacon is crisp and the peppers are tender.
- Increase the grill temperature to a higher setting and cook for an additional ten to fifteen minutes, until the bacon is fully crispy and the cheese is bubbly.