If you know me, you know I'm not a spicy foods person. I really like the flavor of jalapeno, but if it's spicy, I die. I saw this item on a menu in Orlando and it just sounded too amazing so I had to try it and it did not disappoint (though it was, in fact, spicy). My variation turned out pretty well though it has been so long since I tried the original that I don't remember how close they tasted. What I can say is that their plating was way prettier than mine.
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 4 slices uncooked bacon
- 4 jalapenos
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 5 cloves garlic
- Balsamic vinegar for drizzle
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, soak the slices of bacon in the tequila. Meanwhile, rinse the jalapenos and split in half lengthwise. Remove stem and seeds, taking care not to touch your face after handling the pepper.
Divide the cheese among half the slices of jalapenos and stuff it down the center as best you can. If needed, you can stuff all halves of jalapeno to use all the cheese. Place the halves of jalapenos back together, wrapping in bacon to hold in place.
Arrange jalapenos on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. While baking, assemble the cilantro garlic salsa. Using a blender, mix cilantro, mayonnaise, and garlic until smooth. Drizzle over cooked jalapenos with a little balsamic. Serve warm.
Serves 2
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe from Agave Azul Cocina
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