Cheese & Bacon Jalapeno Rellenos

photo by:kraft

A cross between rellenos and poppers, stuffed jalapeños filled with creamy cheese and crunchy bacon aren’t for the faint of heart or tongue.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

18 servings

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What You Need

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Tbsp. finely chopped onions

Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

clove garlic, minced

jalapeño peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds and membranes removed

OSCAR MAYER Bacon Uses The Very Best Cuts And Is Naturally Hardwood Smoked

Make It

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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

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.

Substitute

Prepare using KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

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GretchenChism

posted:8/13/2008

These were a big hit at our family get together! I did pre-bake the peppers for a few minutes before filling them with the cheese mixture (as recommended by some of the rating responses).

filyapia

posted:8/12/2008

This recipe looked like it would perfectly fit my tastes! Unfortunately the actual jalapenos didn't turn out how I wanted. I was hoping for a crunchy baked flavor as opposed to soggy veggie flavor. Ick. I will try making these again and may omit the baking part so I can keep the crunch :-)

patsyr2

posted:6/29/2008

This recipe was great and my friends all love it.

jenlebmen

posted:6/19/2008

DELICIOUS!!!!!!

maurat1

posted:6/18/2008

This was the hit at a cinco de mayo party. The second time I made it, I boiled the peppers for a few minutes first, then halved and seeded them when they were cool. After I filled them, I put them in an aluminum pan and put them on the grill. They were great! Now they are a standard at my barbeques

a cook

posted:6/11/2008

Family loved them!!!

brooksshaver

posted:6/4/2008

I used real bacon bits-just heated them up a little in the microwave. Also baked the jalapenos for 10 minutes first. They were very good, but I think I'd like to try them without the onions and/or garlic.

sjanise