Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe

Name: Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato

Servings: persons

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 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato

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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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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.
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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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

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