Saltgrass Range Rattlers Recipe

Saltgrass Range Rattlers are crisp, golden jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked until bubbling and irresistible. They offer a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, savoury flavour with a rich, melty centre. This recipe is simple to prepare and ideal for parties, game days, or casual family gatherings. Total time is around 40 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

For the Jalapeños

• 6 large jalapeños
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Filling

• 225g cream cheese, softened
• 100g grated cheddar cheese
• 1 spring onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For Wrapping and Serving

• 12 rashers streaky bacon
• Ranch dip or sour cream, to serve

How to Make Saltgrass Range Rattlers Recipe

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Line a baking tray with baking parchment for easy cleanup.
• Prepare the jalapeños: Slice each jalapeño in half lengthways. Remove the seeds and white membrane with a spoon for a milder heat.
• Make the filling: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, grated cheddar, spring onion and garlic powder until smooth and evenly combined.
• Fill the peppers: Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, pressing it in neatly so it stays in place.
• Wrap with bacon: Wrap each filled jalapeño with a rasher of bacon. Secure with a cocktail stick if needed.
• Bake: Arrange on the tray, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the bacon is crisp and golden.
• Cool and serve: Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with ranch dip or sour cream.

Tips

How do I make them less spicy?

Remove all seeds and the white membrane inside the jalapeños, as this is where most of the heat sits.

How do I stop the filling leaking out?

Do not overfill the jalapeños and press the mixture in firmly before wrapping with bacon.

What bacon works best?

Thin streaky bacon crisps nicely and wraps neatly around each piece.

Can I cook these in an air fryer?

Yes, cook at 190°C for 10 to 14 minutes, checking halfway through.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with ranch dressing
• Add to a party platter with wings
• Pair with burgers or grilled steak
• Offer with celery and carrot sticks

Storage

Room Temperature

Leave out for no more than 2 hours after cooking.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot.

Freezing

Freeze cooked rattlers for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat thoroughly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 165 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Sodium: 410mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

FAQs

Saltgrass Range Rattlers Recipe

Recipe by Milli RoseCourse: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

pieces

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

40

minutes

Calories

165

kcal

40

minutes

Spicy jalapeños filled with cream cheese and cheddar, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. A popular appetiser full of smoky flavour.

Ingredients

• 6 large jalapeños

• 225g cream cheese, softened

• 100g grated cheddar cheese

• 1 spring onion, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 12 rashers streaky bacon

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Ranch dip, for serving

Directions

• Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment.
• Halve jalapeños lengthways and remove seeds.
• Mix cream cheese, cheddar, spring onion and garlic powder.
• Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture.
• Wrap each filled jalapeño with bacon and secure with a cocktail stick if needed.
• Brush lightly with oil and place on tray.
• Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until bacon is crisp and filling is hot.
• Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

• Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
• Use thin bacon for the crispiest finish.
• Serve warm for the best texture.