Super Sexy Jalapenos with Cilantro Sauce

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

20 jalapenos, cut in half with seeds and membranes removed {amount may vary according to size of peppers}
1 package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup mexican blend cheese, finely shredded
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 bunch cilantro, stems removed (about 2 cups)
1 clove garlic
1/4 – 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 t ground chipotle pepper (optional)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Mix together cheeses and bacon. Fill peppers with mixture and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until just starting to brown on top. Meanwhile, put garlic and cilantro into food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add lime juice and olive oil (and ground chipotle pepper, if using) and process until a sauce forms. Add more oil if necessary until you reach desired consistency (sauce should have some body to it). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place jalapenos on serving platter and top with approximately 1 teaspoon sauce on each pepper. Serve and enjoy!

From thewickednoodle.com