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GRILLED STUFFEDJALEPEÑOSThe rich and creamy combination of bacon, creamcheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts with themuted spice of grilled jalapeño peppers. Thisappetizer recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative tothe popular breaded and fried version.14 SERVINGS40 MIN2 PEPPER HALVESINGREDIENTSNUTRITIONAL INFOBLUEPRNTSLog ItCLICK TO LOG THIS RECIPECALORIES 57Fat© Photo Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan SilverSaturated fatMonounsaturated fatPolyunsaturated fatProteinCarbohydrateFiberSugarsCholesterol4g2g1g0g3g2g0g1g13mgIron 1%Sodium140mgCalcium 7%Potassium56mgVitamin A 10%Vitamin C 11%WHILE OVEN PREHEATS,cook bacon and prep stuffing for thepeppers.PREP POINTERIf serving poppers for a party, stuff themin advance, then cover, chill and grill rightbefore the guests arrive.• 2 center-cut bacon slices• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup)• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened (about1/2 cup)• 1 ounce extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded(about 1/4 cup)• 1/4 cup minced green onions• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt• 1 small garlic clove, minced• 14 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise andseeded• Cooking spray• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro• 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomatoINSTRUCTIONS1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat untilcrisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on papertowels. Crumble bacon.3. Combine crumbled bacon, cheeses, and next 4ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl, stirring wellto combine. Divide cheese mixture evenly to fill thepepper halves.4. Place peppers, cheese sides up, on grill rack or grillgrate coated with cooking spray. Cover and grillpeppers 8 minutes or until bottoms of peppers arecharred and cheese mixture is lightly browned.5. Place peppers on a serving platter. Sprinkle withcilantro and tomato.13 30 HEALTHY LOG IT NOW RECIPES myfitnesspal