Pimento cheese–stuffed jalapeños
4
Points®
Total Time
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
Think of this as a Southern-style jalapeño popper. These are stuffed with pimento cheese, a.k.a. Carolina caviar or the pâté of the South. Jalapeño heat can range from tasting mild to blazing hot, so it might be a good idea to take a small taste so you know what you've got. If you do have spicy ones, think about wearing plastic gloves to protect your hands. The cream cheese helps tone down the heat if you get really spicy chiles.
Ingredients
Jalapeño pepper
8 large, halved, seeds and membranes removed
Low fat cream cheese
4 oz, (Neufchâtel), softened
Light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp
Smoked paprika
¼ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp, coarsely ground
Roasted red peppers (packed in water)
3 Tbsp, finely chopped
Chopped dill pickle
1 Tbsp, finely chopped
Reduced fat cheddar cheese
1½ cup(s), shredded, thick-shredded
