Grilled Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Decadent and easy to make. This recipe will impress your guests.

Ingredients

4 eggplants, halved lengthwise, and the centers scooped out
2 slices center-cut bacon
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced green onion
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomatoes

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Cook bacon in a skilletover medium heat until crispy.

Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, and crumble bacon.

Combine bacon, cheeses, and the next 4 ingredients through garlic in a bowl, stirring to combine.

Divide cheese evenly, and fill eggplant halves.

Place peppers cheese side up on grill, cover and grill peppers 8 minutes, or until bottoms of peppers are charred, and cheese mixture is lightly browned.

Place peppers on serving platter.

Sprinkle with tomato, and cilantro.