baked bacon and jack-stuffed jalapenos

Name: Baked Bacon and Jack-stuffed Jalapenos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 12 large jalapeno peppers; 1/4 cup(s) cooked bacon, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) onion, minced; 1/2 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 2 ounce(s) monterey jack cheese, cut into 24 2-inch sticks

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Jul 19, 2015

When working with jalapeños, it helps to wear disposable latex or vinyl gloves. If you don't have gloves be sure not to rub your eyes until you wash your hand thoroughly with warm soapy water. If you like it spicier, use pepper-jack cheese.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 large jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 24 2-inch sticks

How To Make baked bacon and jack-stuffed jalapenos

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Scrape out all the seeds and ribs from each jalapeño with a spoon.
Step 3

Mix together all the filling ingredients except the jack cheese sticks.
Step 4

Pack the filling into the peppers and nestle a stick of jack cheese onto the filling of each one.
Step 5

Arrange the peppers on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, and the peppers are cooked.
Step 6

Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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