08/31/2026
I’m on my game day grind 😤
Spinach Artichoke Jalapeño Poppers 🔥
These might be the best jalapeño poppers I’ve made yet.
Creamy spinach artichoke filling, stuffed into fresh jalapeños, wrapped in bacon and smoked over charcoal and post oak. Then finished with a drizzle of Melinda’s Hot Honey — that part is a MUST. 🍯🔥
Full Recipe Below ⬇️
Spinach Artichoke Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
* 10–12 large jalapeños
* 8 oz cream cheese, softened
* 7.5 oz artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
* 1 ½ cups fresh spinach
* ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
* ½ cup shredded mozzarella
* 2 tbsp of Heath Riles Garlic Jalapeño Rub
* 10–12 slices bacon, cut in half
* Melinda’s Hot Honey
* Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Directions
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
Chop up your fresh spinach - if you’re using frozen, make sure to get as much moisture out as possible.
Combine the cream cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, Parmesan, mozzarella and BBQ rub.
Load up each jalapeño half with the spinach artichoke filling, then wrap each one with half a slice of bacon. Top off the bacon with Heath Riles Honey Chipotle Rub.
I fired up the charcoal grill with Bear Mountain Lump Charcoal and added a couple post oak wood chunks for some extra smoke.
Cook indirect at 275°F for 45–60 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender and that bacon is rendered and crispy.
Pull them off, garnish with some chopped chives or parsley and finish with a generous drizzle of Melinda’s Hot Honey.
Do not skip that hot honey. The sweet heat with the smoky bacon and creamy spinach artichoke filling takes these completely over the top. 💯🔥