Atomic Buffalo Turd Jalapeno Poppers (aka – A.B.T.)

By Diherbert

Ingredients

• 10 jalapeno peppers
• 10 bacon slices, cut in half
• 10 mini sausages or smokies (or 20 if they are very small)
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup grated monterey jack
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 2 shallots, minced

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the jalapenos lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and membrane. If using bell peppers, quarter them after they are seeded.

Mix the cream cheese, monterey jack, chipotle powder and minced shallots. Fill the hollowed out portion of the peppers with the cheese mixture.

Place the smokie on top of the cream cheese. Wrap the half slice of bacon around the jalapeno. If the bacon is not staying tightly wrapped, it may be necessary to use a toothpick to hold it in place.

Smoke the ABTs in the smoker, set at 225F, for 2-3 hours, or until the bacon is browned, or bake in the oven at 350-400 for 30 minutes, then increase oven temp to 450 for 10 minutes to crisp bacon.