Campfire Bacon-wrapped Jalapeño Poppers. Photo: Chris Emeott
Let’s be clear: we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. But, as Minnesotans, we appreciate making the most of our time outdoors and that includes during gatherings around a bonfire at home, the lake or a campsite. Can we agree that we need more than chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows to share around a cozy, outdoor fire?
We turned to our resident camper and outdoor living enthusiast Brittni Dye, our production director. At all times of year, she and her family can be found living their best nature-based lives, gathered around a campfire with good friends and good food.
Campfire Bacon-wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These poppers are great for a group sitting around the campfire because they’re easy and fun to assemble, and they don’t require silverware to eat! Tips: Use a grill grate, and it helps to throw in a few pieces of charcoal to maintain the heat. Let the charcoal sit off to the side of the main fire for about 10 minutes before starting to grill the poppers.
- toothpicks (Soak in water if using wooden toothpicks.)
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup cheese, shredded (I use American, cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.)
- 8–10 jalapeños
- 4-5 slices of bacon, halved
Mix the cream cheese and cheese. Remove the tops of the jalapeños, cut them in half lengthwise and discard the seeds, using a spoon. Spoon the filling into the jalapeño halves, trying not to overfill them. Wrap a half of a slice of bacon around the filled jalapeño, and secure with a toothpick. Place the jalapeño halves, cheese side down, on the grill grate for 7 minutes; flip them over for another 7 minutes or until the bacon is crispy to your liking.
