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Texas-Style Stuffed Jalapenos
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Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar mixture, topped with some meaty bacon, and baked until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is bubbly.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
3 reviews
ingredients
8 large jalapenos
1 package (8 ounce size) reduced-fat or regular cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash salt
8 slices hickory-smoked bacon, cut in half
directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the ribs and seeds (be sure to wear gloves while handling hot peppers). Set the jalapenos aside on a baking sheet with sides, cut sides up.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded Cheddar, garlic powder, and salt until well mixed.
Using a small spoon, stuff a generous amount of the cheese mixture into the jalapeno halves. You want them well stuffed but not overflowing too much or the cheese will run out when it melts.
Wrap a half bacon slice around each jalapeno and secure it with a toothpick or place it on top to cover the cheese.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 450 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the jalapenos from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
nutrition data
163 calories, 13 grams fat, 3 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
August 18, 2016
These were great! I love the earthy flavor of jalapenos and, when cooked, they lose a lot of the spicy heat that a lot of people can't take. Just be sure to get all the seeds out when preparing. Perfect little appetizers!
July 11, 2013
Really enjoyed these! Very easy to put together and can be assembled in advance. Just bake when ready. The peppers get soft enough to easily bite into in the cooking time. I was worried that the bacon wouldn't cook before the filling started to bubble over but it all came together perfectly. My jalapenos were fairly large so a half piece of bacon didn't easily wrap around them so I used the alternate suggestion of placing the bacon on top. I think it was easier to eat this way too.
February 26, 2010
These are soooo good! I made them for a Taco Night dinner thing that a friend and I were hosting and they went quick! One of the guys that was there hates cream cheese...and he must've eaten about 8 of these! Quick tip...stick a toothpick through the bacon to hold it in place, otherwise it'll shrink up.