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; Optional: Guacamole and sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 10 min.

Makes

2 dozen

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 E. Barnes, Montgomery, Alabama

Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 56 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.