Charred Stuffed Jalapenos

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 14 large jalapenos
• 250 g cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, minced fine
• 1 lemon, zest of
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 1. using a sharp knife, cut along the length of the jalapeno (being careful not to cut through to the other side) to create a pocket.
• 2 2. using the knife carefully devein and remove seeds from the chili. toss chilis with olive oil.
• 3 3. preheat bbq to 375f/190c or medium high heat.
• 4 4. place chilis on grill and allow to char on the outside for about 3 minutes turning constantly with tongs. remove from grill and refridgerate.
• 5 5. when peppers are cool, remove the charred skins and discard.
• 6 6. in a medium bowl combine the cream cheese with the remaining ingredients and mix well. place the mixture in a piping bag (or ziplog bag with corner cut out). pipe the mixture into the peeled peppers.
• 7 7. preheat the bbq to 400f/204c or high heat. place peppers on warming rack and allow the filling in peppers to get warm and gooey.
• 8 8. remove and let cool slightly before serving.
• 9 serve with favorite dip, such as salsa, sour cream, etc.