Bacon Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise.
3. In a large skillet, cook bacon until partially cooked but not crisp. Wrap a bacon piece around each pepper; secure with a wooden pick.
4. Place on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
6. Discard wooden picks. Serve immediately.

Prep: 20 min | Bake: 25 min | 16 servings, 1 each

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

Photo credit: butteryum / CC BY