Bacon Wrapped Tofu Tacos

Photo: Dixie Chik Cooks

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

Preparation

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.

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

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. Saute until the peppers are almost getting a little bit brown and everything is fragrant. Add the cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheese and chicken broth. 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.

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.

Set aside and cover.

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