Texas Rockets (Jalapeno)

Jalapeno peppers get their heat from a compound called capsaicin, which can help boost metabolism and reduce appetite.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Texas Rockets (Jalapeno)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 pepper Jalapeno peppers
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 8 slice Bacon
• ¹⁄₄ cup Flour
• 1 unit Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread crumbs
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
4. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
5. Wrap each jalapeno half with a slice of bacon.
6. In separate bowls, place flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs.
7. Dip each bacon-wrapped jalapeno in flour, then egg, and finally bread crumbs.
8. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
9. Fry the bacon-wrapped jalapenos until crispy and golden brown.
10. Transfer the fried jalapenos to a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.