• Party Pleaser - Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

    19-Apr-2012

    Tags: Jalapenos , Poppers , Appetizer , Party , Food


    Pepper Poppers 
    Whether for a baseball game treat or a Sunday afternoon brunch, these hot little grilled jalapenos are a surefire hit at any party. Great for afternoon barbeques and simple to prepare, your friends and family will be impressed with just how delicious these babies are…
     
    Ingredients
    • 15 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise
    • 6-8 ounces of cream cheese, whipped
    • 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
    • 4-5 slices of bacon
    • 2 scallions, chopped
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 2-3 cloves of garlic, mashed and chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Directions
    1. Preheat your grill to a medium-high temperature.
    2. Remove all seeds and internal veins from the jalapenos.
    3. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Allow to cool. Crumble or chop.
    4. Mix the cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, bacon, scallions, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. 
    5. Fill the halved jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture.
    6. Place the peppers on the grill. Cover the grill and cook for about 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the peppers are browned on the underside.
    7. Arrange the jalapenos on a platter and serve!

    Optional Addition - Cilantro Sauce
    To cut a bit of the bite and spice from the jalapenos, a simple cilantro sauce works well and adds a lovely color to the top of your party pleasers.
     
    Ingredients
    • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed
    • 2-3 limes, juiced
    • 3/4 cup soup cream
    • pinch of salt

    Directions
    1. Cut the stems off of the cilantro
    2. Place the remaining cilantro (leaves) into a food processor
    3. Add the sour cream, lime juice, and salt
    4. Mix until blended
    5. Once the jalapenos have been grilled, drizzle the cilantro sauce over them and serve
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