Aunt Glorias Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers Recipes

LOADED STUFFED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chorizo until mostly cooked, and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Then move the chorizo to a paper towel lined bowl to drain.
• Cut the jalapeños lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the veins and seeds. Set them cut-side-up on the baking sheets. Then mix the cream cheese, smoked cheddar, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of cheese filling into each jalapeño half. Press crumbled chorizo into the top of the cheese filling. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the filling has melted and the peppers are soft.
• While the jalapeños are still warm, sprinkle the tops with crumbled queso fresco and green onions. Serve warm.

EASY CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a large saucepan, boil peppers in water for 5-10 minutes (the longer you boil the peppers, the milder they become). Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each jalapeno; sprinkle with bacon. Arrange on greased baking sheets. Bake until filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes.

GRANDMA PERRI'S STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice tops off peppers, seed and set aside.
• Meanwhile, slowly heat olive oil in large Dutch oven, then add onion and let brown.
• While onion browns, mix together ground meat, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, parsley, basil, cheese, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Mix lightly; do not overwork. Divide meat mixture into six portions, gently roll and stuff into peppers.
• When onion is brown, add peppers and brown on all sides. After browning, stand peppers upright and pour marinara sauce over them. Simmer for 1 hour on the stove top. When almost done, remove lid and cut each pepper in half lengthwise, then continue cooking until done.
• Serve each pepper with some sauce spooned on top and sprinkled with some grated cheese.

ALMOND BUTTER GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, mix together oats, almonds, coconut chips, salt and cinnamon and set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together almond butter, coconut oil, and honey until smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
• Pour almond butter mixture over dry ingredients, and stir until completely combined. Spread granola over a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes (stirring once halfway through cooking), until coconut is toasted and granola starts to brown.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl or storage container (will keep fresh for 1-2 weeks).

STUFFED JALAPEñO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut lengthwise slit in top of each pepper; scrape out seeds and veins. Combine next 3 ingredients; spoon into peppers.
• Roll peppers in flour; dip in eggs, then roll in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer in shallow pan. Refrigerate 15 min.
• Heat oil in medium saucepan to 375ºF. Add peppers, in batches; cook 3 min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.