Grilled Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Eggplant

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

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cook bacon in a skilletover medium heat until crispy.
3. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, and crumble bacon.
4. Combine bacon, cheeses, and the next 4 ingredients through garlic in a bowl, stirring to combine.
5. Divide cheese evenly, and fill eggplant halves.
6. 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.
7. Place peppers on serving platter.
8. Sprinkle with tomato, and cilantro.