Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Elevate Your Snacking with Barbaro Mojo Cuban Hot Sauce
Mario CruzStep up your barbecue game this Labor Day with these irresistible Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers featuring a bold twist with Barbaro Mojo Cuban Hot Sauce! Perfectly smoky bacon, creamy cheese filling, and a zesty kick from our signature sauce come together in this crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or just enjoying the long weekend, these poppers are the perfect addition to your barbecue spread.
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salsa, drained
- Guava Paste strips (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 20 strips of bacon
- Barbaro Mojo Hot Sauce (to taste)
- Toothpicks
Instructions
Preparing the Jalapeños
1. Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Wear gloves to avoid irritation.
Making the Filling
2. Drain the salsa using a fine mesh sieve to remove excess liquid. Combine the softened cream cheese, drained salsa, your favorite Barbaro Mojo Hot Sauce and shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl and mix well.
Stuffing the Jalapeños
3. Spoon the filling into each jalapeño half, and top with optional guava paste strip of a bit of sweetness.
Wrapping with Bacon
4. Cover each half with its matching top, and wrap each stuffed jalapeño with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Barbecuing
5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the poppers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Finishing Touches
6. Drizzle the cooked poppers with extra Barbaro Mojo Hot Sauce to taste.
Serving
7. Let the jalapeño poppers cool before serving.
Tips
- For extra crispiness, consider partially pre-cooking the bacon before wrapping the jalapeños.
- If grilling isn’t an option, bake them in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of Barbaro Mojo hot sauce used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these jalapeño poppers ahead of time?
Yes. Stuff and wrap the poppers up to a day ahead, then refrigerate them until you're ready to grill or bake. Cooking them fresh right before serving keeps the bacon crispiest.
Can I bake these poppers instead of grilling them?
Yes, bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes if grilling isn't an option. The texture is slightly less smoky than on a grill but still crispy and fully cooked through.
Which Barbaro Mojo sauce works best in the filling?
Jalabáo keeps the filling milder alongside the jalapeño itself, while El Havanero adds more heat if you want the poppers to actually live up to "hot."
How do I keep the bacon from turning out soggy?
Partially pre-cook the bacon strips before wrapping the jalapeños. This renders some of the fat ahead of time so the bacon crisps up fully during the final grill or bake instead of staying limp.
How spicy are these bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers?
Removing the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños cuts most of the heat, so the base poppers are fairly mild. The Barbaro Mojo hot sauce in the filling and the finishing drizzle are what you control to push the heat up or down.