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Bacon-Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 appetizers.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 large jalapeno peppers; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 8 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips

12 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

16 appetizers

These peppers are so addictive that if I want any for myself, I either need to make a double batch or hide some. The jalapenos are not that spicy after they are baked (I take out the seeds and white membrane), but have a wonderful flavor. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma

Bacon-Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

8 large jalapeno peppers
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
8 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips

Directions

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1-1/2 teaspoons into each pepper half.
Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon until partially cooked but not crisp. Wrap a bacon piece around each pepper; secure with a toothpick.
Place on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note

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

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 58 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.