
RECIPE: Darlington Pimento Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos with Candied Bacon
May 11, 2017
These peppers are off-the-chart delicious. Packed full of flavor, sweet and savory, and then finishing off with a spicy note, this is the perfect snack for your next party!
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
To make the Pimento Cheese:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic salt, onion powder and cayenne pepper.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula then fold in grated cheddar and pimentos. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
For the Peppers:
- Using gloves, cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membrane.
- Stuff each pepper with 1 tablespoon pimento cheese and wrap each with one half piece bacon. Place cut ends of bacon underneath to hold the cheese in place. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking rack on a sheet pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bacon is done to your liking.
- Top with cayenne pepper sauce if desired.
INGRIDENTS:
For The Pimento Cheese:
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coupons
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, freshly grated
1 small jar pimentos, diced, drained
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
For The Peppers:
8 medium jalapenos, halved, seeded
8 strips of bacon, halved
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
Cayenne pepper sauce as needed