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A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. 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Bake until filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes."}],"recipeYield":"4 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 141 calories","fatContent":"12g fat (8g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"39mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"200mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"3g carbohydrate (0 sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"6g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.5,"reviewCount":24,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"North America, Mexican","video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos","description":"Check out this video for how to make Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/qVErXTO0\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2024-10-21 15:42:28","duration":"P0DT0H1M9S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/qVErXTO0-IFfy1PC6.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Regina0151"},"reviewBody":"

I believe I solved the boiling v. not boiling issue. As I cleaned all the jalape\u00f1os, I put them in a fresh bowl of water. This way the peppers didn\u2019t lose their crunch when cooking. The peppers weren\u2019t very hot at all and mine came right out of my garden.<\/p>

The cheese mix could use an additional seasoning like another reviewer said. <\/p>

It took a while to clean the peppers but maybe I didn\u2019t have the correct knife so 30 minutes in prep time is short. <\/p>

My husband loved them so I\u2019ll be making these again and growing jalape\u00f1os next summer.<\/p>

Thanks for the recipe!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTree"},"reviewBody":"I topped them with Planko bread crumps, then a quick spray of oil. This adds a nice crunch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kim303"},"reviewBody":"

I would share a picture . but we ate them all these are so good !!!<\/p>

<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueButton"},"reviewBody":"Great tip on boiling to remove some of the heat!!! My garden jalape\u00f1os are painfully hot this year. I boiled the halves for 5 mins and they\u2019re perfect, still some heat but not painful. Yummy recipe!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSnow"},"reviewBody":"Tasty recipe, but I don't recommend boiling them. It isn't needed. I used very hot peppers: I tasted one raw, and it set my mouth on fire, and I have a very high tolerance for spicy. Simply baking them reduced the heat to a very tolerable level. Boiling would ruin them, by removing all bite, and making them mushy, IMO. The recommendation to wear gloves is spot on, though. I didn't, and even after a thorough hand washing, I touched my face and it burned for about an hour.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Olive8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I made these for a Christmas Eve party. Did the recipe exact. I wanted them hot when everyone got there so I stuffed the peppers the night before and then cooked them when the party started. They were wonderful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Too plain as written since I omitted the bacon. I added salt, garlic and onion powder. Also, I DID NOT BOIL MY PEPPERS which helps the pepper stay firmer (not mushy) in the oven. A firmer pepper not only taste better but also holds in the cheese mix better.Tip:Buy larger peppers so its easier to stuff.Make sure you allow your cheeses to come to room temperature before attempting this recipe to save yourself some aggravation.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRocket"},"reviewBody":"I omitted grated cheese, did not boil the peppers and placed bacon on top. Found best way to remove seeds and membrane was to use the handle end of a teaspoon. Ideally need surgical gloves, mask and goggles! Then I used a piping bag to insert cream cheese and put in oven at 350 for 20 mins. Mmmmmmmm","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"I only boiled them for about 3 minutes -- I wanted them to still have that jalapeno bite. I chopped some jalapenos (in a jar) and added this to the cream cheese mixture. Got the spice back into them. Next time, I'll try this without boiling them at all. Easy recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"I did not boil the peppers, but grilled them after stuffing. They were great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueQuill"},"reviewBody":"I wish ToH would quit changing the long-familiar photographs as I, with an in-a-hurry glance, almost didn't recognize this recipe as one that I have made several times and like very much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBike"},"reviewBody":"Cooked peppers less than 5 min. Were very mild. Like them very much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBee"},"reviewBody":"Tried these for Super Bowl VERY GOOD!! I doubled the recipe and did a bag of the little sweet peppers for those who don't like Jalape?os. They were great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"This is my new favorite jalapeno popper recipe. I love how boiling the jalapenos for just a few minutes really tones down the heat. I have tried charring them in the past but this works best for me. Thanks for posting this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLamp"},"reviewBody":"I thought the peppers were too mushy and weren't hot at all. Why even use jalapenos if you take all the flavor out of them, use a green pepper if that's what you want. I may try again without boiling first and see if it keeps the peppers firmer and tastier.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPizza"},"reviewBody":"You don't need any gloves when handling hot peppers. They don't work anyway. After years of making my Grandpa's Hot Mushroom & Chicken Gizzard recipe and going thru many hot peppers, I found stainless steel soap at Bed Bath & Beyond or Home Goods. It looks like a small bar of soap and is made out of stainless steel. Just rinse your hands under running water rubbing the \"soap\" for 30 seconds. It removes garlic, and onion flavors too. But definitely removes almost all the hot pepper juice. Very reasonably priced too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFan"},"reviewBody":"These made a wonderful snack. Be careful not to boil them too long if you want them to look nice and firm as an appetizer.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanDog"},"reviewBody":"LadyTippi.. Try Bragg liquid aminos, unless you are allergic to all soy products. This product is gluten-free, non-fermented and contains no preservatives. wonderful taste. Also can spray on salad greens for a great salad. You can get his at supermarkets and health food stores.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"These are really good a Texas favorite","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveScooter"},"reviewBody":"Mix cream cheese, chopped bacon pieces, cheddar cheese, brown sugar and chili powder. Bake or grill and enjoy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLobster"},"reviewBody":"I haven't tried this yet. I am allergic to Worcester and also Soy Sauce which somebody in the reviews used so need to substitute. Any suggestions? I will rate according to how good it sounds and looks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is one of my favorite's. 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Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeno Tips<\/h2>

How do you cut jalapeno peppers for stuffing?<\/h3>Using disposable gloves, cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes with a paring knife. If not using disposable gloves, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after working with the jalapenos, and avoid touching your eyes. \r\n\r\n

Does boiling jalapenos take the heat out?<\/h3>Boiling the jalapenos will make them milder, so if you prefer less heat, cook slightly longer than recommended. \r\n\r\n

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How do you cut jalapeno peppers for stuffing?<\/h3>Using disposable gloves, cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes with a paring knife. If not using disposable gloves, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after working with the jalapenos, and avoid touching your eyes.

Does boiling jalapenos take the heat out?<\/h3>Boiling the jalapenos will make them milder, so if you prefer less heat, cook slightly longer than recommended.

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