Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

weekend cooker's Note:

This recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular, breaded version.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 7

Yield: 14.0 jalapen ...

• 14 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, and seeded
• 2 slices center-cut bacon
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup minced green onion
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomatoes

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cook bacon in a skilletover medium heat until crispy.
3. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, and crumble bacon.
4. Combine bacon, cheeses, and the next 4 ingredients through garlic in a bowl, stirring to combine.
5. Divide cheese evenly, and fill pepper halves.
6. Place peppers cheese side up on grill, cover and grill peppers 8 minutes, or until bottoms of peppers are charred, and cheese mixture is lightly browned.
7. Place peppers on serving platter.
8. Sprinkle with tomato, and cilantro.

Reviews

[Schooter]

These were awesome! I've made bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with just cream cheese/cheddar and those are pretty good. This filling had superior flavor and makes it really easy to fill the jalapenos since everything is mixed together. I made a bunch and froze the extras. Upon cooking the frozen ones, the results were still excellent.

[breezermom]

Didn't find these too hot at all...loved them! Made for Football Tag.

[MarraMamba]

These were really nice, just a perfect heat. Delicious