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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños
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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. Yield: 14 servings (serving size: 2 pepper halves) 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 center-cut bacon slices $$ | |
4 ounces | cream cheese, softened, (about 1/2 cup) $ |
4 ounces | fat-free cream cheese, softened, (about 1/2 cup) $ |
1 ounce | extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup) $ |
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 bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Combine crumbled bacon, cheeses, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl, stirring well to combine. Divide cheese mixture evenly to fill the pepper halves. Place peppers, cheese sides 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 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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