Tuna Stuffed Jalapenos
Author: Patti Cake
Recipe type: Appetizer
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Serves: 10
- 10 jalapenos, halved and seeded
- 1 (7 oz) can of tuna
- 2-3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (we used a Mexican blend)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped white or yellow onion
- 10 slices of thinly sliced Colby jack or your favorite cheese
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut jalapenos in half and remove seeds and veins.
- Open can of tuna and drain away excess liquid.
- Place drained tuna into a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, lime juice, cream cheese, and Mexican shredded cheese to the tuna and mix well.
- Divide tuna mixture evenly among the jalapeno halves.
- Cut each slice of cheese into 4 thin strips.
- Carefully arrange two strips of the cheese on top of the filling inside the jalapenos
- Arrange on a prepared baking sheet
- Bake for 20- 25 minutes until filling is sizzling and cheese is lightly browned.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes. The filling is very hot at this point.
Recipe by Patty Cake's Pantry at http://www.pattycakespantry.com/cooking/tuna-stuffed-jalapenos/
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