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Cheesy Bacon Microwave Fajitas and National Recipe Contest

Quick and easy fajitas cooked entirely in the microwave.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Entree
Servings: 4
Calories: 511kcal
Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 4 fajita style tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup frozen diced onions
  • ½ cup frozen diced peppers
  • 4 pickled jalapeno slices diced fine
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • splash lime juice

Instructions

  • Place the bacon, not overlapping, on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate and cover with two additional paper towels. Microwave on high for 6 mins, then transfer to another plate covered with paper towels and microwave, uncovered, for 1 minute more.
  • While the bacon is cooking, place the frozen pepper and onion on a plate in a single layer to defrost slightly. Drizzle with melted butter, add the chopped cilantro and jalapenos, splash with lime juice, and stir. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 4 minutes, stopping and stirring once every minute. Evenly divide the mixture into 4 parts.
  • Microwave tortillas , wrapped in a damp paper towel, for 20 seconds. Place two strips of bacon in the middle of each tortilla, top with onion/pepper mixture, and ⅓ cup shredded Mexican cheese.
  • Roll tortillas by folding the bottom up and then over length-wise. Place two fajitas on a microwave safe plate, seam-side down. Microwave on high for 1 minute, turn, and microwave for 30 seconds more. Top with sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 1.6mg