Mexican Stuffed Jalapeño Bacon Taco Boats
A spicy fiesta of flavors, these Mexican stuffed jalapeno taco boats are simple to make. Perfect as a snack or a main course this dish is easy to cook on the grill.
Ingredients
- 8 Jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 strips thick bacon
- 1 cup cooked taco meat
- Shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the jalapenos lengthwise and remove all seeds and membrane
- Slather about a tablespoon of cream cheese into each jalapeno half
- Stuff the jalapeno with a heaping tablespoon of cooked taco meat or more depending on the size of the pepper
- Cut the bacon into 2-inch strips and top the jalapeno
- Grill over raised direct heat to wilt the pepper and render the bacon
- Top with shredded cheese and cook until melted
- Serve while hot
Notes
Disposable rubber gloves should be a staple in any home kitchen but are important when handling hot peppers like jalapenos. You should consider wearing gloves when washing and cleaning the jalapenos to prevent the oils from burning your skin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 336mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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