Stuffed Jalapeños
Spicy jalapeños stuffed with a savory meat and cheese filling, baked until golden and topped with fresh cilantro. A quick and satisfying snack or appetizer.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 8 whole jalapeño peppers
- ½ lb ground beef
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the 8 jalapeños in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and membranes, and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- 2
In a bowl, mix 0.5 lb ground beef, 4 oz cream cheese, 0.5 cup cheddar, and 0.5 tsp salt until well combined.
- 3
Stuff each jalapeño half with the meat mixture, mounding it slightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the filling is browned and the peppers are tender.
- 4
Sprinkle the 2 tbsp chopped cilantro over the hot jalapeños and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- spoon
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