The moderate heat of jalapeños is a perfect counterbalance to this rich filling, a combination of cream cheese and smoked Gouda. The results are nothing like the breaded, deep-fried apps you get in sports bars.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Time: 25 to 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 large jalapeño chiles

• 4 ounces cream cheese

• 1 cup finely shredded smoked Gouda

• Salt

• Chopped…