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afterburners with spicy quesco dip

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Morris
@AugustaPat
Augusta, GA

These shrimp stuffed peppers are a quick, easy and delicious appetizer. Serve them with the spicy Queso dip. If you want it milder, use Monteray Jack or another white cheese other than the Peppe Jack.

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(1 rating)
yield 6 (2 appetizers each)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For afterburners with spicy quesco dip

  • 12
    unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
  • 12
    jalapeño peppers
  • 6 slice
    bacon, cut n half lengthwise
  • 1
    small onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 pkg
    (16-oz.) pepper jack velveta, cubed
  • 1 can
    1 (10-oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • tortilla chips (if desired)

How To Make afterburners with spicy quesco dip

  • 1
    For Appetizers: Peel shrimp, and devein. Cut a slit in each jalapeño pepper; remove seeds and membranes. Carefully place one shrimp in cavity of each pepper. Wrap each pepper with 1 bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a jellyroll pan. Broil 5-1/2 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.
  • 2
    For Queso Dip: Cook onion in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Combine cheese, tomatoes, and onion mixture in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes, stirring every 2 1/2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  • 4
    Serve with the Shrmp appetizers and tortilla chips (if desired).
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