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Grilled Street Corn Jalapeno Poppers

Grilled Street Corn Jalapeño Poppers That Wow Your Taste Buds

Delicious Grilled Street Corn Jalapeño Poppers with Cotija & Bacon are quick, gluten-free appetizers that impress at any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 poppers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cob Fresh corn Husked and grilled
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For grilling
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Can substitute with yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled
For the Poppers
  • 10 pieces Jalapeños Fresh, firm
  • 4 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Husk the fresh corn on the cob and brush it generously with olive oil. Sprinkle Tajin seasoning over the corn.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the corn for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred.
  3. Cut the kernels off the cooled corn into a mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, half of the bacon, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Mix until well combined.
  4. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Rinse and pat them dry.
  5. Stuff each jalapeño half with the corn mixture, packing it in well. Arrange on a plate.
  6. Grill the stuffed jalapeños at 400°F for approximately 10 minutes until tender and bubbling.
  7. Remove from the grill, let cool for a minute, then top with the remaining bacon, cilantro, cotija cheese, and extra Tajin before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with different cheeses or add-ins like black beans for a unique twist.

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