Atomic Buffalo Turds (ABTs)
A BBQ favorite featuring jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and cocktail sausages, wrapped in bacon and slow-cooked to perfection. These elevated jalapeño poppers are the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and smoky flavors.
Equipment
- Grill or Smoker indirect heat capability needed
- Toothpicks for securing bacon wrap
- Disposable gloves for handling peppers
- Sharp knife for preparing peppers
Ingredients
- 10 whole jalapeño peppers fresh, medium size
- 10 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
- 10 whole Little Smokey Sausages or similar cocktail sausages
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- Mix softened cream cheese with cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese mixture.
- Place one Little Smokey sausage in each stuffed pepper.
- Wrap each stuffed pepper with half a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks.
- Prepare grill or smoker for indirect cooking at 250-300°F.
- Cook ABTs for 20-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños. Control heat level by amount of membrane removed. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before cooking.