Mexican Hots
Ignite your taste buds with these bold and flavorful Mexican Hots, the perfect fusion of spice, savory goodness, and creamy indulgence. This irresistible appetizer features tender, oven-baked jalapeño peppers stuffed with a mouthwatering mixture of seasoned ground beef, velvety cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and fresh cilantro. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, each bite delivers a delightful burst of Tex-Mex flavor. Ideal for serving at parties, game nights, or as a show-stopping snack, these stuffed jalapeños are easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. Pair them with lime wedges for a zesty finish, and watch them disappear off the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large jalapeño peppers
- 250 grams ground beef
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut each jalapeño lengthwise, leaving the stem intact, and remove the seeds and membranes carefully with a small spoon or knife.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned.
Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well incorporated.
Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the prepared filling, pressing gently to ensure it's packed in tightly.
Place the stuffed jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, filling side up, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is golden and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 2456 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.1 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1849 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
