Sauce Bro's Party Poppers

Ingredients

• 12 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
  
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
  
• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
• ½ tsp onion powder
  
• ¼ tsp black pepper
  
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half
  
• A bottle of your favorite Sauce Bro's Sauce
  
• Toothpicks (optional)
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (or preheat grill to medium-high indirect heat).
   
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
   
3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
   
4. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
   
5. Place poppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or grill pan, bacon seam-side down.
   
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender.
7. Grill option: Cook over indirect heat for 25–30 minutes, flipping occasionally.
   
8. During the last 5 minutes, brush poppers with Sauce Bro's Sauce and allow it to caramelize.
   
9. Remove from heat and brush lightly with more sauce before serving.
   

Serving Tips

• Serve with extra warm Sauce Bro’s sauce for dipping
  
• Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped cilantro
  
• Let rest 3–5 minutes before serving (they’ll be hot!)