Name: Smoked Dove Poppers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 dove breasts, butterflied; 10 large jalapeños, halved and seeded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, grated; 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1 tsp garlic powder; 20 strips thin bacon; Apple wood chips for smoking; *Texas Smoker Method**; 1. **Filling Preparation**:; - Mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, chives; - **Consistency**: Should hold together but be spreadable; - Season with garlic powder and pepper; 2. **Assembly Process**:; - Spread filling in jalapeño halves; - **Amount**: Don't overfill peppers; - Top with butterflied dove breast; 3. **Bacon Wrapping**:; - Wrap entire assembly with bacon strip; - **Security**: Secure with toothpick if needed; - Bacon should cover dove completely; 4. **Smoking Process**:; - Smoke at 225°F with apple wood; - **Time**: 1.5-2 hours until bacon is crispy; - Internal temperature should reach 165°F; *Service**: Serve hot with ranch dressing or BBQ sauce; *Heat Level**: Adjust with jalapeño variety selection; ##

Filling Preparation:
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, chives
- Consistency: Should hold together but be spreadable
- Season with garlic powder and pepper
Assembly Process:
- Spread filling in jalapeño halves
- Amount: Don't overfill peppers
- Top with butterflied dove breast
Bacon Wrapping:
- Wrap entire assembly with bacon strip
- Security: Secure with toothpick if needed
- Bacon should cover dove completely
Smoking Process:
- Smoke at 225°F with apple wood
- Time: 1.5-2 hours until bacon is crispy
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F

Service: Serve hot with ranch dressing or BBQ sauce Heat Level: Adjust with jalapeño variety selection

Smoked Dove Poppers

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