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Mexican Street Corn Jalapeño Poppers

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 12-14 large Jalapenos
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 oz Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese or Colby jack
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
  • 8 slices Cooked Bacon finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Chives chopped, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat your Masterbuilt Gravity Series Charcoal Grill to 375F-400F.
  • Slice the jalapenos in halved lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove the seeds inside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, corn kernels, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Reserve the bacon!
  • Mix until very well combined.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup of the chopped bacon to garnish later, then add the bacon and mix until combined.
  • Stuff the jalapeno halves with the filling.
  • Add directly to the grill racks to cook for 8-10 minutes, until jalapenos are slightly charred on the bottom.
  • Garnish with fresh chives and the reserved bacon to serve warm!
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