Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz package firm tofu, drained
  • 1 package flour tortillas, taco or fajita size
  • 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and diced small
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Olive oil, just have the bottle on hand
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • In a small bowl combine the cumin, chili powder, paprika, 1 minced clove of garlic and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Slice the tofu very thin, about 1/2 inch per slice, then rub each slice with the spice mixture. Set aside.
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Step 2

  • Heat about 1 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
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Step 3

  • Add the tofu, a few slices at a time, watching carefully. Flip after about 1-2 minutes. Cook until done I let mine cook about 2-3 minutes per side. Half each piece, wrap with bacon, then set aside and cover with aluminum foil.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 4

  • Do NOT wash the pan out now put it back on the stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil and diced jalapeno.
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Step 5

  • Saute until the peppers are almost getting a little bit brown and everything is fragrant.
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Step 6

  • Add the cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheese and chicken broth.
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Step 7

  • Whisk and bring to a slight boil; reducing the heat if you have to, preventing it from scorching. Once its combined and a sauce consistency, salt and pepper to your taste and pour into a separate bowl; cover.
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Step 8

  • Bring the heat back up to medium-high, and add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. When hot add one tortilla at a time, turning after about 15-20 seconds to the other side. Your end result will be tortillas slightly brown around the edges and a little bubbly in the middle.
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Step 9

  • Set aside and cover.

Step 10

  • To serve, stuff a tortilla with bacon-wrapped tofu, and drizzle the jalapeno creme on top and some Monterey jack.
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