Light cream cheese & turkey bacon wrapped jalapenos

KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
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My mom in law made this version full fat a couple of weeks ago. It was to die for but the calories/fat content made me want to cry after eating them! haha Anyways... here's the recipe, directions, & nutrition facts. The lighter version is just as good without all the guilt. ENJOY!:love:

1 serving (1 pepper)
Calories: 138
Total Fat: 8.5g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 400 mg
Total carbs: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 6g

Ingredients:
1 jalapeno, Philadelphia 1/3 less fat cream cheese, Jennie O Turkey bacon.

Directions:
Preheat oven or grill (I prefer grill) to 375 degrees. Wash and slice the jalapeno in half (lengthwise), use a spoon to remove the innards and seeds, place 1 tbsp of light cream cheese in each half pepper. Use 1 piece of turkey bacon per half pepper. Tightly wrap the bacon around the pepper attempting to cover most of the cream cheese. Secure bacon with toothpicks if needed. If grilling place peppers directly on grill, if baking place peppers on a baking sheet. Both cooking options need to be cooked for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Serve warm & ENJOY!

*Note: If jalapenos are too spicy, you can also use poblano or serrano peppers, but those may require more cream cheese or bacon because they're a larger pepper. Still they're equally as delicious!

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  • caterpillardreams
    caterpillardreams Posts: 476 Member
    Ooolalala
    was hoping for a mouth watering pic, gonna have to make it myself. thanks
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    Yeah sorry about that, I'm making them tonight & will post some. The last couple of times I have made them they were eaten so fast there wasn't a chance in Hades I could take one! lmao
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
    Ohmigosh Kels, your killing me....I've gotta try these. :happy:
  • shelbielmiller
    shelbielmiller Posts: 27 Member
    Bump! I want to try these with Tofutti Cream Cheese to make it dairy-free. Thanks for sharing!
  • WolowitzTimestwo
    WolowitzTimestwo Posts: 45 Member
    I am sorry.,, I just have to say., this isn't healthy or diet food.
    In my own opinion.,,, getting away totally from this type of food and focusing on clean eating. Like low sodium low cal low fat., fresh foods.,,
    It's a mindset.
    Redoing high fat favorites doesn't help
    Just my opinion. Go ahead.,, crucify me
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    yum
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    YUM! thanks for sharing
  • Zjohnson11
    Zjohnson11 Posts: 8 Member
    Wow. Sounds delicious. I'm going to make them this weekend!
  • RyanJK85
    RyanJK85 Posts: 580 Member
    This is one of my favorite things to put on the grill!
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    I am sorry.,, I just have to say., this isn't healthy or diet food.
    In my own opinion.,,, getting away totally from this type of food and focusing on clean eating. Like low sodium low cal low fat., fresh foods.,,
    It's a mindset.
    Redoing high fat favorites doesn't help
    Just my opinion. Go ahead.,, crucify me

    There is no need for crucifixion. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I eat what I want and am still losing weight and gaining muscle. What works for me may not work for others. I tried this recipe & loved it. I shared it for others who enjoy "bad foods" in moderation, in hopes that it may be an ok alternative.
  • WolowitzTimestwo
    WolowitzTimestwo Posts: 45 Member
    Hey cool. I think I am just jealous because the only part of that I can have is the jalapeño.
    Getting older sucks. Sooo many dietary restrictions. It sounds really good.

    Also., while I am yammering away.,I think my attitude today comes from a friend who is morbidly obese eho today told me he ordered a burger with the works but on whole wheat toast.,, and he thinks he is dieting.
    That's where my mind was at.
    Anyhoooo., I could probably eat 12 of these. In a former life
    Oh well
    Thanks for the nice post
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    @ Cindy I just can't help it!!!! I love spicy food :tongue:
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    This is one of my favorite things to put on the grill!

    It is now one of my favorites too!!!! I hate the summer time heat but man I am loving all the summer time food, haha.
  • x311Tifa
    x311Tifa Posts: 357 Member
    BUMMPPP!!!! So making these!
  • missanagarcia
    missanagarcia Posts: 12
    bump for later def. gonna try this :)
  • AliD5679
    AliD5679 Posts: 20 Member
    Ooh, I love jalepeno poppers, and this sounds like an awesome variation!
  • chezjuan
    chezjuan Posts: 747 Member
    Great recipe! My wife and I both love it.

    If you use Applegate Farms Organic Uncured bacon, it is the same calories as the Jennie-o Turkey bacon (30 per slice/60 for 2). I also tried it with 2 tsp of full fat (horizon organic) cream cheese per pepper half, and the calories came in at about 142 total for one whole pepper.
  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    think I might try this with a seared poblano--sounds inviting!
  • Yolanda_85
    Yolanda_85 Posts: 143 Member
    Ooooh, sounds soo yummy!!
  • SHINDY12
    SHINDY12 Posts: 53
    bump, thanks mmmmmm
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Sounds good:

    bacon_wrapped_jalapenos_1.jpg
  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    oh wow....that looks like supper....great pic
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    I'm going home and making these. Only with real bacon.

    ETA: and real cream cheese...om nom nom faaat *drools*
  • cpego1
    cpego1 Posts: 39 Member
    looks yummy!
  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    do you have real bacon? I have Philly cream cheese and about 40 peppers....
  • MzIrish
    MzIrish Posts: 11,917 Member
    Yummy Must try
  • jsuaccounting
    jsuaccounting Posts: 189 Member
    Bump: Totally going to try these with regular cream cheese and pork bacon.
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    BUMP!
  • starmickey03
    starmickey03 Posts: 89 Member
    Yup, Ill be making these tomorrow night for sure!

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