Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded aged white Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ears corn, grilled in husk and kernels removed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 heaping tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • Grilled Red Pepper-Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
  • 2 red peppers, grilled, peeled and chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes, grilled until charred on all sides, and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat grill to medium.
  • Whisk together the cream cheese and goat cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Fold in the Cheddar, corn and green onions and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each jalapeno half with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and sprinkle the top with some of the ancho powder.
  • Place on the grill, filling-side up and cook until slightly charred and tender, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Spoon the red pepper sauce onto a platter and top with the jalapenos.
  • Combine the pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, honey and cilantro in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • With the motor running, slowly add oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Yields: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy