Grilled Jalapeno Mozzarella Poppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
12 jalapenos, halved and seeded
6 ounces saputo mozzarellissima cheese
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
6 slices bacon, halved lengthwise

Preparation

Preheat grill to medium-high and grease grates well. Combine olive oil with garlic, lime zest, salt and pepper; brush over cut sides of jalapenos. Stuff one piece of Mozzarellissima into half of the jalapenos and top with cilantro; cap each with an empty jalapeno half. Wrap each pair with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place on grill and cook covered, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is lightly crisped.
Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook covered for 5 minutes, or until the cheese starts to melt and the jalapeno is tender. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease, then serve.
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