Smoked Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Smoked Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Ingredients:

• 8 jalapeno peppers
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika or more to taste
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Spicy red pepper flakes optional
• 16 slices bacon or use 8 slices cut in half for smaller poppers

Directions:

1. Heat your smoker to 300 F.
2. Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides with a spoon.
3. Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and red chili flakes to a bowl and mix well.
4. Fill each jalapeno pepper half with the spicy cheese mixture. Distribute evenly.
5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeno boat with a slice of bacon. Pierce with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
6. Smoke them for 60-80 minutes, or until the peppers soften and the bacon is starting to crisp.
7. Remove from heat and serve warm.