JALAPENO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND DATES ENJOY DAN

JALAPENO PEPPERS STUFFED CREAM CHEESE AND DATES by CHEF DAN:

Makes 20

INGREDIENTS:

20 dates cut in half

20 jalapenos

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2-teaspoon EACH chili powder and cumin

1 teaspoon lime juice

1-(8 Oz) package cream cheese

1/2-cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1-tablespoon water chestnuts, chopped

1/8-teaspoon EACH sea salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving

2.   In a bowl add garlic cloves and next 6 ingredients.

3.   Thoroughly mix until well combined.

4.   Cut dates in half, remove seed.

5.   After you clean and wash jalapenos stuff with garlic mixture.

6.   Do not over fill.

7.   Place half a date on top mixture in the jalapenos.

8.   Arrange on a prepared baking sheet.

9.   Bake for 18-20 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                                    EAT HEALTHY EAT JALAPENOS!!