GRILLED JALAPENO MOZZARELLA POPPERS

GRILLED JALAPENO MOZZARELLA POPPERS image

Yield 12 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) lime zest, finely grated
Â¼ tsp (1 ml) each salt and ground pepper
12 jalapenos, halved and seeded
6 oz (175 g) Saputo Mozzarellissima cheese, cut into twelve Â½ âinch (1-cm) by 2-inch (5-cm) pieces
2 tbsp (30 ml) cilantro, finely chopped
6 slices bacon, halved lengthwise

Steps:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high and grease grates well. Combine olive oil with garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper; brush over cut sides of jalapenos. Stuff one piece of Mozzarellissima into half of the jalapenos and top with cilantro; cap each with an empty jalapeno half. Wrap each pair with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. 2. Place on grill and cook covered, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is lightly crisped. 3. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook covered for 5 minutes, or until the cheese starts to melt and the jalapeno is tender. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease, then serve. You can find more recipes and a chance to win $10,000 in prizes at fb.com/saputo.ca.