Appetizers & Fun
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Diva Q Cheesy ABT’s
(Atomic Buffalo Turds)
Ingredients
• 8 Jalapeños seeded and halved
• 1 pkg cream cheese
• 1 lb bacon (16 slices)
For the filling:
• 1/4 cup grated Romano
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
• 1/2 onion finely diced
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Directions
1. Mix all of the filling ingredients together.
2. Fill the jalapenos with the cheese and spice mixture and wrap each half with 1 slice of bacon covering all of the filling.
3. Place each of the ABT’s on the grill with the cut side up.
4. Grill indirect at 250F until the cream cheese is bubbling out the edges and the bacon is cooked approx 1hr-2 hrs.
Notes
Other spices can be substituted for the Paprika and Chipotle powder to suit your preference.
If preparing more than one batch, of if you are sensitive to the oils be sure to wear gloves.
The longer you smoke or grill them the less hot the Jalapenos will be.
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Diva Q Shrimp and Sausage Bites
Ingredients
• 12 Shrimp (12/13) Peeled and Deveined
• 3 Italian Sausage Links (mild or hot)
• ¼ cup Traeger Mandarin Glaze
• 1 tbsp Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Seasoning
• 12 Wooden Skewers (soaked for 10 minutes in water)
Directions
1. Cut each sausage link into four 1” pieces
2. Skewer the shrimp wrapped around the sausage pieces. The shrimp should be attached at both ends with the sausage nestled in the middle of the ends.
3. Using more skewers, repeat with the remaining shrimp and sausage.
4. Sprinkle each of the skewers with Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Seasoning
5. Grill the skewers over medium high heat until lightly charred.
6. Glaze each skewer with Traeger mandarin Glaze and serve
Notes
Other spices and glazes can be substituted for the Traeger products to suit your preference.
If using a Traeger grill it is not necessary to soak the skewers
