Oh my are these good! This recipe is high on the list of favorite appetizers when company comes and we are grilling. I also made these for my vegetarian son and left out the bacon, he loved them (I left the seeds in for him). You won't have any left overs!
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
The rich and creamy combination of bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled jalapeño peppers. This appetizer recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular breaded and fried version.
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
30 Minutes
Total:
40 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 56
- Fat: 4.1g
- Saturated fat: 2.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 2.9g
- Carbohydrate: 2.1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
- Iron: 0.2mg
- Sodium: 157mg
- Calcium: 55mg
Ingredients
- 2 slices center-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced green onions
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 14 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato
Preparation
- 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Combine crumbled bacon, cheeses, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl, stirring to combine. Divide cheese evenly and fill the pepper halves. Place peppers, cheese side up, on grill rack or grill grate coated with cooking spray. Cover and grill peppers 8 minutes or until bottoms of peppers are charred and cheese mixture is lightly browned. Place the peppers on a serving platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and tomato.
Note:
If making these poppers for a party, you can stuff the peppers, cover, and chill. Then grill just before your guests arrive.
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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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