Mexican Hots

Ignite your taste buds with these bold and flavorful Mexican Hots, the perfect fusion of spice, savory goodness, and creamy indulgence. This irresistible appetizer features tender, oven-baked jalapeño peppers stuffed with a mouthwatering mixture of seasoned ground beef, velvety cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and fresh cilantro. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, each bite delivers a delightful burst of Tex-Mex flavor. Ideal for serving at parties, game nights, or as a show-stopping snack, these stuffed jalapeños are easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. Pair them with lime wedges for a zesty finish, and watch them disappear off the plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large jalapeño peppers
• 250 grams ground beef
• 120 grams cream cheese
• 100 grams cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut each jalapeño lengthwise, leaving the stem intact, and remove the seeds and membranes carefully with a small spoon or knife.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned.

Step 4

Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 6

Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the prepared filling, pressing gently to ensure it's packed in tightly.

Step 7

Place the stuffed jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, filling side up, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is golden and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with lime wedges for a zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	935.4 grams (935.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608

Total Fat 126.60g	162%
Saturated Fat 58.50g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 358mg	119%
Sodium 2457mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 59.90g	22%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 15.40g
Protein 71.10g	142%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 634mg	49%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1849mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 14.4%