A spicy, smoky appetizer that is always the hit of the party! These bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños are an appetizer that will add spice to any gathering. The combination of spicy pepper, cool cream cheese, and smoky bacon has been a favorite at my house for years. They are easy to put together and can be made in advance, so they are ready to pop in the oven when your guests arrive. At the grocery store, I look for solid peppers that are uniform in size. You can substitute a cream cheese spread with chives, garlic, or other herbs for plain cream cheese if you want a change. Either way, this recipe is a special treat to begin any meal or event.
Belle’s Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños
12 Jalapeño peppers
1 block of cream cheese (or tub of cream cheese spread)
6-12 slices of bacon, (use full slices or cut in half)
Remove tops and cut peppers in half length-wise. Scrape out seeds and veins.
Fill each pepper half with the cream cheese. Wrap each pepper with a slice of bacon and secure with a
toothpick. Line a baking pan with foil and place the peppers, cheese side up evenly in the pan. Bake the
pepper at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp and peppers are tender. Let them
cool slightly before serving.
