Smoky Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos
—Lin Sines, Oak Point, Texas7 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Grill: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 15 large jalapeno peppers
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 15 bacon strips
Directions
- Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes. In a small bowl,
- beat the cheeses, cilantro, garlic powder and paprika until blended.
- Stuff 1 tablespoon into each jalapeno; wrap a strip of bacon around
- each.
- Grill peppers, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes on each
- side or until bacon is crisp and filling is heated through. Serve
- warm. Yield: 15 appetizers.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 259 calories, 22 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 460 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.