Snacks
Mexican
MexicanStuffed Jalapenos
Halved jalapenos filled with cheese and baked until bubbling. The tiers move from a simple cream cheese fill to bacon-wrapped poppers with a crisp panko-Parmesan crust.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Cream cheese and cheddar baked into halved jalapenos.
Per serving£0.70
Total cost£2.80
Time30 min
Ingredients for 4
- 10 jalapenos , halved and deseeded
- 150 g soft cheese
- 60 g grated cheddar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Halve the jalapenos lengthways and scrape out the seeds and membrane.
- Mix the soft cheese, cheddar, garlic powder and seasoning.
- Spoon the filling into each jalapeno half.
- Arrange on an oiled tray and bake at 200C for 15 to 18 minutes until soft and bubbling.
- Cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Cream cheese and cheddar baked into halved jalapenos.
Better
Cream cheese and mature cheddar fill, wrapped in streaky bacon.
Ultimate
Smoked cheese and chorizo fill with a crisp panko-Parmesan crust and lime crema.
