GRILLED STUFFED JALAPENOS

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These cheese-stuffed jalapenos are always popular when my husband and I host a tapas (appetizers) party. There's a flavor explosion in each crisp and tender pepper. -Mary Potter, Sterling Heights, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
10 jalapeno peppers

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut a lengthwise slit down each pepper, leaving the stem intact; remove membranes and seeds. Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place peppers in a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.