Description
Elevate your next gathering with Elote Stuffed Jalapeños, a vibrant and flavorful snack that combines grilled jalapeños with a creamy filling of sweet corn, cheese, and zesty lime. These irresistible bites are perfect for game day, BBQs, or cozy nights in. Serve them hot from the grill, and watch as they disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sweet corn, shredded cheddar, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and chili powder until well mixed.
- Generously fill each jalapeño half with the cheesy mixture.
- Place stuffed jalapeños on the grill, cut side up. Close the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Carefully remove from the grill and let cool for a minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño half (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg