Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños Wrapped in Bacon

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F in a conventional oven.

2. 2

   Using a food processor, blend Grated V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese, 1/4 cup V&V Supremo® Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Cheese, V&V Supremo® Queso Fresco, V&V Supremo® Crema Supremo® Brand Mexican Sour Cream, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer cheese mixture to a bowl and add green onion, and 3/4 cup V&V Supremo® Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Cheese. Mix until combined.

4. 4

   Cut 1/4 of each pepper off lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and veins. Set aside.

5. 5

   Stuff each pepper with a spoonful (1 1/2 Tbsp.) of the filling. Using remaining V&V Supremo® Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Cheese, top each pepper with about 1 1/2 Tbsp.

6. 6

   Wrap 2 strips of bacon around each pepper and use a toothpick if needed to ensure bacon stays in place.

7. 7

   Bake peppers on a rack atop a baking sheet for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!