Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers---Grilled

I had hickory smoked bacon. Some whole jalapenos. Then a couple of kinds of cheese. Then, a hot grill already to go for dinner. As I prepped my food for the meal...My eyes keep dancing among these ingredients and my mind was in overdrive. 

For me, when it comes to creating off the wall or random recipes--this is how it starts. Trying to use up all and any kind of food to clear out the fridge. 

I already am aware of this popular food being done-even the bacon part-and perhaps cooking the poppers on the grill. But its what is inside that counts-right?

I had some white cheddar, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese at the time. When this food recipe became to be, I also had some random fresh herbs stemming in the garden.....and not to mention I really like it hot-er when it comes to food that is.

So with all of these things compiling, the grill raring to go- I went for it. 

So, here is MY recipe for jalapeno poppers- bacon wrapped, cheesy- hot- and smoky. 

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapeno Poppers: 

• 6 large jalapenos
• 1/4 cup white cheddar, shredded
• 1/4 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
• 3 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne powder
• 1/4 tsp. smoked paprick
• dash of liquid smoke
• 12 slices bacon, thin

Putting them together: 

1. Halve the jalapenos. **Remember I like things hot so take the seeds and membrane inside the pepper and set in a bowl.*** This is where its main source of "ass burn" lies.
2. Place the halved poppers on a baking sheet and set aside.
3. Place the reserved seeds/membrane, all cheeses, garlic, Worsh. sauce, spices, herb, and liquid smoke in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
4. Divide the cheese mixture between the halved peppers. 
5. Take one bacon slice and wrap it tightly from end to end around the cheesy popper. Repeat with the remaining poppers.

Throw those puppies on the heat of the grill and keep a watchful eye as the bacon fat causes some high flame ups!

Once you have some nice grill marks on each side, slide the poppers to the cooler side of the grill to continue to cook the bacon and melt the cheese.

You can also finish the jalapenos in a 350 F. oven to crisp up the bacon. Rest the jalapeno poppers for about 10 minutes and devour. 

Again, these bacon wrapped poppers are HOT. But the cheese and bacon soothe the pain some what. 

Just prepare for some ass charging the next morning. You won't mind, Really.