Spam and Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
Jalapeños stuffed with diced Spam and melty cheese, grilled over direct heat until blistered. A quick, spicy BBQ snack for game day.

Ingredients
- Jalapeños
- Spam
- Cheese (cheddar or cream cheese)
- Salt/rub
- Black pepper
Method
Fire Up the BBQ: Preheat your BBQ with Heat Beads Easy-Lite (yellow bag) for direct heat, aiming for 200°C (392°F).
Prep the Jalapeños: Slice the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Mix It Up: In a bowl, combine diced Spam, grated cheddar, softened cream cheese, BBQ rub, and black pepper.
Stuff Those Peppers: Spoon the mixture into each jalapeño half, pressing down to fill it completely.
Grill Time: Place the stuffed jalapeños on the hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes until they’re tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the grill and serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
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