Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

These cheese-stuffed jalapenos are always popular when my husband and I host a tapas (appetizers) party. There’s a flavor explosion in each crisp and tender pepper. —Mary Potter, Sterling Heights, MI

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Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
  • 10 jalapeno peppers

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut a lengthwise slit down each pepper, leaving the stem intact; remove membranes and seeds. Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture.
  • Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place peppers in a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted. Serve warm. Yield: 10 appetizers.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed pepper equals 66 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos in Country Woman August/September 2009, p29

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Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2012 by Dksites

Had the family over they ate them before I could even get them off the grill. Everybody loved them.

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2012 by PMTBELL

It took a lot longer for the peppers to get soft for me - more like 25 - 30 minutes at 375f. Unfortunately, the peppers were not hot enough for me. Next time I'll make from my garden since they are ready to pick now! I think I will double up on the herbs as well.

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2012 by msslab

I've made this recipe a couple of times--so good. One change is I used mini peppers instead of jalapeno. The colored ones makes a pretty dish.

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2011 by decar48

yummy

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by coolcrow26

Great recipe, time consuming, but worth it. I added a hand full of real bacon bits, some fresh chives, and a little sour cream. I substituted the paprika for some chipotle seasoning from Pampered Chef. It also made lots more than 10 peppers, but mine were small in size. It probably made 20+.

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by Kulpins

Here is howI do stuffed jalapenos. Cut fresh peppers in half. Take out the seeds. Suff with cream cheese. Wrap with half a piece of bacon. Bake for30 min@ 400 degrees in oven. Bacon is crisp and peppers are soft. Yummy. Cyn

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by clown19

My grandmother makes Jalapeno peppers with just cheddar cheese inside. It is good. Some of the peppers you will need water or some dairy product with it. We are like it is gambling if you get a hot one or a mild one.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by KScales

We apologize for the error, but the wrong photo was attached to this stuffed jalapeno recipe. The recipe is correct as published. However, if you elect to add some cooked crumbed bacon to the recipe, it'll be even better!

The correct photo will be posted here soon.

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Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by memerox

I always use bacon with mine. It is very good!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by wombatt

NO THE BROWN IS NOT THE BURNT CHEESE ! IF YOU LOOK CLOSE AT IT IS STANDS UP AND ALSO CRUMBLED ON THE PLATE SO ITS GOT TO BE BACON

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by debjsch

I make a similar recipe. I use shrimp, corn and a little sour cream.

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by DORI2452

The brown stuff on the cheese is where the cheese has burnt a little from grilling, just like mac & cheese when cooked in the oven. Thats the best part .... :)

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by DORI2452

Haven't tried it yet, but plan on making it soon. Wanted to tell Peggu that the brown stuff on the cheese is from grilling it.

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by rbonacker

Try adding 8 oz. cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped, to the cheese mixture prior to stuffing the jalapenos. Adds a wonderful dimension to an already great appetizer!

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by wombatt

LOOKS LIKE BACON CRUMBLED UP ON TOP .

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by Peggu Mageland

I would love to make these peppers. Please tell me what the brown things are on top of the cheese mixture. Peggy Onalaska Wi.

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by sherri1955

This appetizer practically flew off the plate. I grilled the stuffed peppers and then took them to a football party. When snack time came I just covered them in foil, popped them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes to warm up the stuffing.

 
 
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