Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños
40 min.
14
64kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your next gathering with a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer? Look no further than these Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños! Perfectly gluten-free and bursting with flavor, these little bites of heaven are sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

Imagine the smoky aroma of jalapeños grilling to perfection, their vibrant green skins blistering as they cradle a creamy, cheesy filling. The combination of fat-free cream cheese and extra-sharp cheddar creates a rich and satisfying texture, while the addition of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a hint of garlic elevates the flavor profile to new heights. And let’s not forget the crispy, crumbled bacon that adds a savory crunch to each bite!

Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to 14 people, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a fantastic way to bring people together. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a game day party, or simply looking for a tasty side dish to complement your meal, these Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños are the perfect choice. So fire up the grill, gather your friends, and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup weight cream cheese fat-free softened
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup spring onion minced
  • 14  jalapeno halved lengthwise seeded
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded extra-sharp
  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoons tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  3. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon.
  4. Combine crumbled bacon, cheeses, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl, stirring well to combine. Divide cheese mixture evenly to fill the pepper halves.
  5. Place peppers, cheese sides up, on grill rack or grill grate coated with cooking spray. Cover and grill peppers 8 minutes or until bottoms of peppers are charred and cheese mixture is lightly browned.
  6. Place peppers on a serving platter.
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro and tomato.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein17.5%
Fat67.75%
Carbs14.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.57
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.5891304469627%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.62kcal
3.18%
Fat:4.86g
7.48%
Saturated Fat:2.51g
15.68%
Carbohydrates:2.38g
0.79%
Net Carbohydrates:1.91g
0.69%
Sugar:1.44g
1.6%
Cholesterol:13.25mg
4.42%
Sodium:158.53mg
6.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.83g
5.66%
Vitamin C:17.42mg
21.11%
Phosphorus:69.87mg
6.99%
Vitamin K:6.87µg
6.54%
Vitamin A:324.91IU
6.5%
Calcium:54.3mg
5.43%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.17%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.13%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.73%
Selenium:2.39µg
3.42%
Potassium:87.15mg
2.49%
Folate:9.3µg
2.32%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.19%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.04%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.89%
Fiber:0.47g
1.89%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.79%
Magnesium:6.21mg
1.55%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.48%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.28%
Source:My Recipes