Stuffed Jalapeños With Bacon
Simply delicious with great presentation value
Servings 10 servings
Calories 454kcal
Ingredients
- 20 jalapeño peppers halved, seeds removed
- 1 package cream cheese 8-ounce package
- 1 bag shredded pepper jack cheese 8-ounce bag
- 2 packages bacon 12-ounce to 16-ounce
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Soak the toothpicks in water for 30 minutes prior to cooking. This is to prevent the toothpicks from burning while in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and pepper jack cheese. Thoroughly mix.
- Boil the jalapeño halves for 2 minutes in a pot of water with a pinch of salt. They should soften, yet still feel slightly firm. Remove from heat and strain out the water.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture, and then wrap the jalapeño with a bacon slice. Secure the bacon in place with a damp toothpick.
- Bake in the oven until the bacon is the perfect shade of brown (5 to 10 minutes).
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Notes
Alternatively, you can cook these stuffed jalapeños over an outdoor grill.
For a spicier side, do not boil the chili halves. Stuff them raw and bake. This will increase the overall heat and crispness of the jalapeños.
For a spicier side, do not boil the chili halves. Stuff them raw and bake. This will increase the overall heat and crispness of the jalapeños.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 33.2mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 0.6mg