Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos

Name: Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 24 jalapeno peppers (3 inches); 12 bacon strips, halved; Guacamole and sour cream, optional

Take these cheesy, fiery appetizers straight to the grill so you can add a touch of smoke. We pass them with bowls of guacamole and sour cream. —Wayne Barnes, Montgomery, Alabama

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
24 jalapeno peppers (3 inches)
12 bacon strips, halved
Guacamole and sour cream, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, mix cheddar and cream cheese. Cut and discard tops from jalapenos; remove seeds. Fill each with 2 teaspoons cheese mixture. Wrap each with a bacon piece; secure with a toothpick.
Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning frequently. If desired, serve with guacamole and sour cream.