Blazing Bacon Jalapeno Casserole by bajablue
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 If you've got a heat tooth (as opposed to a sweet tooth), you're going to love this sensational new recipe!

Firey-fresh Jalapeno Peppers are paired with crispy Bacon and baked in a cheesy corn-rice Casserole. Left on it's own, Bacon Jalapeno Casserole is a super-tasty side dish. Add cubed Chicken and it's a delicious main course meal.

Something that tastes this good shouldn't be so easy to make!
 
As you'll soon see by the ingredients, this recipe is incredibly versatile. You can use any kind of cheese you have on hand... although I don't recommend blue cheese. ;-) Fresh corn can be substituted for canned corn if you have an extra ear. The list could go on, so follow your imagination!

Just remember... I didn't name this dish Blazing Bacon Jalapeno Casserole for no reason. It IS spicy, so know your taste bud limitations! ;-D
 
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Step 1: Ingredients and prep.

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1- 6 oz box of seasoned Rice Mix (prepare as directed. Yields 3 cups) or 3 cups seasoned, cooked rice
1 & 1/4 cup Sour Cream
8 oz shredded Monterey or Colby Jack Cheese
3/4 cup fresh Jalapenos- chopped
1/4 cup yellow onion- chopped
6-8 slices fried Bacon- crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup Corn- canned or fresh
Garlic seasoned Pepper-salt

2-3 cups cooked Chicken- cubed (optional)

Canola Oil Cooking Spray
Paprika and 1/2 cup shredded Cheese for Garnish

Cook the rice according to the package directions, then put the rice in a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature.  (I used Uncle Ben's Chicken and Wild Rice mix. The flavor was fantastic in this dish. If you use plain rice, you'll want to compensate by adding seasoning.)

Clean and dice 4-5 fresh Jalapeno Peppers (3/4 cup total)  Be sure seeds are removed. 
Dice 1/4 cup yellow onion and add it to the diced jalapenos. Set aside.

Fry the bacon over med-low heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet to drain on paper towels. Crumble/chop when cooled. Set aside.

Drain off all of the grease/drippings from the skillet except for 1 tablespoon. Add 1 tablespoon Butter to the bacon drippings then add the diced jalapenos and onions. Saute and stir over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until crispy-tender. Drain the jalapenos and onions on a paper towel.





pattiemelt says: Mar 15, 2012. 1:38 PM
looks yummy - I'm thinking andouille would be a nice touch!!!
bajablue (author) says: Mar 15, 2012. 5:22 PM
Hey pattiemelt... Thanks for "stopping by"!!!

How awesome to see a comment on this delicious-but-unsung recipe.  I agree... andouille sausage would taste amazing.  Especially with the chicken version. ;-P~

I hope you try it and give me a shout back.

Thank you again... you just made my day! ;-D
tehboush says: Nov 17, 2011. 10:02 PM
4-5 jalapenos, seeds removed, and you call it spicy? Is that a joke?! Use habaneros if you want it to be somewhat hot.

Sounds tasty even if I wouldn't begin to taste any heat... =P
bajablue (author) says: Nov 18, 2011. 9:33 PM
lol... don't be such a Capsaicin-Snob. ;-D

Not all Jalapeno Peppers are equally "endowed"... some are BIG-HOT, some are just ho-hum.

Habaneros? Knock yourself out! (Literally? ;-)

I prefer to actually "taste" my chiles (hurt so good;-) instead of feeling my tongue and esophogus paralyzed to the melting point of permanent speechlessness.

To each his/her own! Thanks for commenting!!! ;-O)

cloudifornia says: Jul 15, 2011. 11:53 AM
Of all the chili entries, this one was my favorite.
bajablue (author) says: Jul 15, 2011. 6:34 PM
You are so sweet... sometimes. ;-)
patriots8888 says: Jul 5, 2011. 9:37 AM
Hey I voted yours for three reasons. One because you voted mine. Two because my mum made it and it was DELICIOUS. Three because its just Awesome!!!!!
bajablue (author) says: Jul 5, 2011. 1:00 PM
Thanks so much!
sunshiine says: Jul 4, 2011. 7:31 PM
Yum! Thanks for sharing.
bajablue (author) says: Jul 5, 2011. 7:42 AM
Thank you!
l8nite says: Jul 4, 2011. 8:59 PM
OMG that sounds good ! Minus the corn in my case, Im already starting to drool thinking about this with shrimp or crawfish
bajablue (author) says: Jul 5, 2011. 7:41 AM
Prawns... oh yeah. ;-p~
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