Recipe : Maple Bacon Stuffed Jalapenos
This amazing Tex-Mex appetizer stuffs jalapenos with cream cheese & cheddar cheese. Then they'e wrapped in bacon slices. After baking, each jalapeno is drizzled with maple syrup. This mouthwatering recipe is always a hit at tailgating parties, potlucks and backyard barbecues.
Prep Time : 30 minutes
Cook Time : 45 minutes
Serve : 40
Ingredient :
- 20 large jalapeno peppers seeded( but leave stem on, halved lengthwise)
- 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese ( softened)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 4-8 ounces. sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 40 slices thinly sliced bacon ( one slice for every jalapeno half )
- maple syrup approximately ¼ tsp. for every jalapeno half of 80 toothpicks (toothpicks are needed to secure jalapeno pepper half )
How To Make :
- Seed peppers but leave on stem.
- soften cream cheese, add garlic.
- Stuff jalapenos.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Wrap a piece of Bacon tightly round each jalapeno half.
- Secure every jalapeno with toothpicks.
- Char on very hot grill.
- Turn heat down.
- Cook a few minutes on every side.
- Remove from grill and drizzle slowly with maple syrup.
- Or to cook within the oven: place each Bacon-wrapped jalapeno on a rack in a cookie sheet or baking dish.
- Bake at 350 approximately 45-55 mins or till Bacon is crisp.
- If desired, turn jalapenos over after 30 minutes to crisp the other side.
Recipe Source : Maple Bacon Stuffed Jalapenos