Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

Ingredients

  • 2 spray(s) cooking spray
  • 12 large jalapeño pepper(s)
  • 1/2 cup(s) Whipped Reduced Fat Cream Cheese Spread, softened
  • 6 Tbsp Reduced Fat Mexican style blend shredded cheese, or Cheddar jack, divided
  • 2 Tbsp uncooked scallion(s), sliced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp table salt
  • 1/4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp paprika, smoked variety (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Before heating, coat grill rack with cooking spray; preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Cut off a thin slice from one side of each pepper, leaving stems intact; scoop out seeds with a grapefruit spoon or a small spoon (be careful not to touch seeds with bare hands).
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, 3 Tbsp shredded cheese, scallions, cilantro, salt, garlic and paprika until blended.
  4. Fill each pepper with about 2 tsp cheese mixture; sprinkle remaining 3 Tbsp shredded cheese evenly over peppers and sprinkle with more paprika, if desired.
  5. Reduce heat to medium; grill, covered, until bottoms of peppers are lightly charred, peppers are tender and cheese is melted, about 7 to 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Source: https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/recipe/grilled-stuffed-jalapenos-1/5626a63a2084d63a3401c058

Enjoy!

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