Desert Fire Jalapenos Recipe
Stuffed with 4 different cheeses, bacon wrapped, red peppers, chilled lime cilantro sauce. Hot and spicy. GF
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Ingredients
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Stuffed Jalapenos
Lime Cilantro Sauce
Method
Preparing the Jalapenos
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Jalapenos
Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes for a milder flavor, or leave some for extra heat.
- 3
Make the Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Stuff the Jalapenos
Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half, filling them generously.
- 5
Wrap with Bacon
Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a slice of cooked bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- 6
Roast the Jalapenos
Place the bacon-wrapped jalapenos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Making the Lime Cilantro Sauce
- 7
Blend the Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic clove, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 8
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
- 9
Chill the Sauce
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Once the jalapenos are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- 11
Serve with Sauce
Serve the stuffed jalapenos warm, drizzled with the chilled lime cilantro sauce.
