afterburners with spicy quesco dip

Name: Afterburners with Spicy Quesco Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 - unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp; 12 - jalapeño peppers; 6 slice(s) bacon, cut n half lengthwise; 1 - small onion, diced; 1 tablespoon(s) oil; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 package(s) (16-oz.) pepper jack velveta, cubed; 1 can(s) 1 (10-oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro; - tortilla chips (if desired)

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Pat Morris

Augusta, GA

Updated on Mar 26, 2012

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.

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Broil

yield 6 (2 appetizers each)

Ingredients

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

How To Make afterburners with spicy quesco dip

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Serve with the Shrmp appetizers and tortilla chips (if desired).
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