Mix the cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper all together in a bowl until combined. This is significantly easier if the cream cheese is slightly warm. Set aside.
Cut just the very stem end off the jalapeno. The goal is to remove the stem, but not cut off the whole end so our cream cheese mix won't pour out.
Cut each pepper down the middle longways (stem to tip).
With a small spoon scoop out all the seeds & ribs (the white pieces inside). If playing Jalapeno Popper Roulet... this is your moment. Don't let me down.
Next, we will take our 6 slices of bacon and cut them in ½ so we have enough for each of our peppers. If you are an extra bacon-lover feel free to use a whole slice, it just may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
Get a sheet tray and line it with foil. The bacon will let off a lot of grease so choose a sheet tray that has some depth to it. NOT a cookie sheet.
Assembling is a little messy no matter how you swing it. I found the absolute fastest way is to just use your hands. Grab some cream cheese mix and just start filling those bad boys up. Note: You may not need all the cream cheese filling.
Wrap each pepper in bacon trying your best to keep the ends of the bacon on the bottom of the pepper. It helps the bacon not come all unraveled.
Smoke at 250 for 1-2 hrs to get a solid base smoke flavor.
Crank temperature up to 350-degree smoker for 20-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
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Notes
Jalapenos contain natural oils on/in their seeds, ribs, and flesh. This oil can absorb into your skin, and even after washing can cause burns to your eyes or other sensitive areas. Be careful or use gloves.
Jalapenos can vary in their intensity of spiciness as well. I've made this recipe multiple times and sometimes they are barely spicy at all, while others will have you running for a glass of milk.
If you accidentally cut your bacon too short, give it a pull/stretch. It's mostly fat and sliced thin so it has a surprising amount of stretch to it.
I highly recommend playing Jalapeno Popper Roulette. Read the post above for rules of engagement.
If you end up having cream cheese mixture left over, this would be really yummy stuffed in a chicken breast, mushroom caps, or baked in a ramakin for some dip.