Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Peppers
Bacon is indeed the only way these stuffed peppers could taste any better.
Photo by Gina Moore
Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Peppers
MAKES 24
12 medium jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membrane removed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces (about 1 cup) grated Mexican cheese blend
Blackened or Cajun seasoning
12 slices pepper bacon, cut in half
Finely chopped basil, for garnish
Preheat oven to 400 F. Place cut jalapeno peppers on sheet pans lined with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the cream cheese and cheese blend. Fill pepper halves with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with seasoning. Wrap each pepper half with one piece of bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick. Bake 25–30 minutes until bacon is crisp. Garnish with basil, if desired. Bonus: the toothpicks also make for easy serving.
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