Stuffed Jalapenos

CAUTION: WEAR GLOVES WHEN DEALING WITH JALAPENOS or you may face 36 hours of pure pain and discomfort!!

Stuffed Jalapenos


4 slices think bacon
8 oz. cream cheese
¼ cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup minced green onions
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 small garlic clove, minced
14 jalapenos, halved lengthwise & seeded (WEAR GLOVES WHEN DOING THIS)
Cooking spray
2 tbs. chopped fresh cilantro


1. Preheat broiler

2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan & drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Combine crumbled bacon, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, & next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl.

3. Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up, and broil until slightly charred (about 3 minutes).

4. Divide cheese evenly and fill the pepper halves. Place peppers, cheese side up, under broiler until cheese mixture is lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro & serve.