Smoked Jalapeño Poppers, Do you have any suggestions for making this better?

Ingredients:

• 12 Jalapeño peppers
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions:

1. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, celery, red bell pepper, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
3. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the jalapeño halves.
4. Wrap each jalapeño half with a slice of bacon.
5. Place the jalapeño poppers on a smoker rack and smoke for 2-3 hours, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
6. Brush the smoked jalapeño poppers with barbecue sauce and serve hot.

Suggestions for making the recipe better:

• Use fresh jalapeños: Fresh jalapeños will give your poppers a more intense flavor than canned or jarred jalapeños.
• Choose the right cream cheese: For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
• Add some spices: To give your poppers a little extra kick, add some chili powder, cumin, or paprika to the cream cheese mixture.
• Use different toppings: Instead of bacon, try wrapping your jalapeño poppers with sausage, prosciutto, or ham.
• Serve with a dipping sauce: Serve your jalapeño poppers with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or guacamole.

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