Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno Chiles
- 8 fresh whole jalapenos
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices center-cut smoked bacon
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill, or a stovetop grill pan, over high heat.
- Grill the jalapenos until browned or blistered on all sides and slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, mix the cheese and oregano in a small bowl.
- Season with some salt and pepper.
- To remove the seeds from the jalapenos, make a crosswise cut at the stem-end of the jalapeno and then slice lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut the jalapeno completely in half.
- Peel open the sides of the jalapeno and, using a spoon, gently scrape out the seeds and veins.
- Fill the cavities with 1 tablespoon of the cheese-oregano mixture.
- Then wrap 1 slice of bacon tightly around the stuffed jalapeno to seal in the cheese.
- Transfer to the hot grill (try to place the jalapeno on the grill on the side where the bacon ends).
- Grill until the bacon is crisp and fully cooked, 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
whole jalapenos, mozzarella, fresh oregano, salt, center
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/grilled-stuffed-jalapeno-chiles-recipe.html (may not work)