Jalapenos - Pimento-Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 (4 oz) jar diced pimiento peppers, drained
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 tea. salt, divided
• 1/4 tea. pepper
• 1/8 tea. garlic powder
• 2 tea. canola oil
• 6 medium jalapenos, halved lengthwise
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and pimientos; stir well. Add cheddar, 1/2 tea., salt, pepper and garlic pepper.

In a 10" cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, cut side down. Cook until edges are lightly browned, approx. 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Turn peppers over; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tea. salt. Spoon approx. 1 Tbsp. cheese mixture into each pepper half.

Place skillet in oven, and bake until peppers are tender and cheese melts, approx. 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with bacon and green onion.