Paula’S Grilled Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
By angel8213
When people order healthy food and I'm all like, 'Mmm, bacon...
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Monterey jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 6 large jalapeno peppers
- 6 strips bacon, uncooked
- 6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
Details
Servings 5
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 75mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare a medium-hot grill or preheat the broiler. If using the broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese and cilantro.
Step 3
Using a paring knife, cut off the top of the peppers and reserve.
Step 4
Using a paring knife, cut off the top of the peppers and reserve.
Step 5
Scoop out the veins and the seeds, discarding both.
Stuff the cheese mixture inside the peppers, packing it tightly. Replace the cap on each pepper.
Step 6
Using a toothpick or skewer, skewer the peppers lengthwise from the bottom through the cap.
Step 7
Wrap the slice of bacon, top to bottom, around each pepper, covering the cap, and secure with a toothpick.
Step 8
Put the peppers on the grill, or if broiling, put them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 9
Grill or broil, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and the peppers are tender, about 20 minutes total
Step 10
Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
It's time to cut the cheese.
~ Daisy Duck
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