Description
This recipe for stuffed jalapenos with Charred Green Striping offers a quick-to-prepare and flavorful dinner option. It features roasted peppers with a creamy, cheesy filling and savory bacon, making it a satisfying family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 12–15 medium fresh jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 0.5 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Jalapenos: Wash 12-15 medium jalapenos, slice them lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and membranes to reduce heat. (Wearing kitchen gloves protects sensitive hands.)
- Make Filling: In a bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 0.5 cup crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stuff Jalapenos: Generously spoon the prepared filling into each hollowed jalapeno half, pressing gently to ensure they are full.
- Char & Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the stuffed jalapenos on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for 3-5 minutes for Charred Green Striping (watch closely to prevent burning!). Then, bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and the peppers are tender.
- Serve Warm: Remove the stuffed jalapenos from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Wearing kitchen gloves protects sensitive hands when prepping jalapenos. Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning. This recipe can be adapted for a lighter version (using Greek yogurt for cream cheese), vegetarian (using diced bell pepper instead of bacon), gluten-free (using gluten-free breadcrumbs), or dairy-free. Ground turkey can be added for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, stuffed jalapeno, Charred Green Striping, family meal, quick recipe, cheesy, bacon, roasted peppers, healthy meal prep, crowd-pleaser