Cheese And Bacon Jalapeno Rellenos Recipes

CHEESE AND BACON JALAPENO RELLENOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine all ingredients except peppers; spoon into peppers.
• Place, filled-sides up, on baking sheet.
• Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

CHEESE & BACON JALAPENO RELLENOS

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375°F
• COMBINE all ingredients except peppers; spoon into peppers.
• PLACE, filled-sides up, on baking sheet.
• BAKE 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Substitute: Substitute 3 large red, yellow or green bell peppers, each cut into 6 triangles, for the jalapeno pepper halves. Top with cheese mixture before baking as directed.
• Special Extra: Add 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) to the cream cheese mixture before spooning into peppers.
• Substitute: Prepare using KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
• How to Handle Fresh Chile Peppers: When handling fresh chile peppers, be sure to wear disposable rubber or clear plastic gloves to avoid irritating your skin. Never touch your eyes, nose or mouth when handling the peppers. If you've forgotten to wear the gloves and feel a burning sensation in your hands, apply a baking soda and water paste to the affected area. After rinsing the paste off, you should feel some relief.

BACON CHEDDAR JALAPENOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the cheddar and cream cheese. Cut and discard tops from jalapenos; remove the seeds. Fill each with 2 teaspoons cheese mixture. Wrap each pepper with a bacon piece; secure with a toothpick., Grill jalapeños, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning frequently. If desired, serve with guacamole and sour cream.

JALAPENO-BACON MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in jalapenos and 3 cups cheese until cheese is melted., Reserve 1/4 cup crumbled bacon; stir remaining bacon into sauce., Drain macaroni and return to pot; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese and reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

STUFFED JALAPEñOS WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Combine all ingredients except peppers; spoon into peppers.
• Place, filled sides up, on baking sheet.
• Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted.