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Ultimate Flavorful Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Hotdogs

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A delicious BBQ recipe featuring hotdogs stuffed with a creamy jalapeño popper filling and wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for game days and backyard cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 8 beef hotdogs
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced fresh jalapeños (adjust to taste, remove seeds for milder heat)
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) softened full-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup (100 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for more spice)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toothpicks for securing bacon

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined and creamy.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each hotdog lengthwise down the center to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Microwave hotdogs for 10 seconds if too firm.
  3. Spoon the jalapeño popper mixture generously into each hotdog pocket, pressing firmly but not overfilling.
  4. Wrap one slice of thick-cut bacon tightly around each stuffed hotdog, overlapping slightly to cover the filling. Secure with one or two toothpicks.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
  6. Grill the bacon-wrapped hotdogs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until bacon is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Carefully remove toothpicks before serving.

Notes

Do not overstuff the hotdogs to avoid filling spilling and flare-ups on the grill. Use thick-cut bacon for best texture and crispiness. Rotate frequently while grilling to ensure even cooking. If bacon burns before hotdogs are cooked, move to indirect heat or lower temperature. Can be cooked in a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes if no grill is available. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to control flare-ups.

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