Shelly's Recipe

JALAPENO PEPPER APPETIZERS

Category: Hot

10 medium fresh jalapeno peppers
4 oz cream cheese, softened
10 bacon strips, halved

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds, stems and center membrane. Stuff each half with about 2 tsp of cream cheese. Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick. Place on a broiler rack that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove toothpicks. Serve immediately. Yield: 20 appetizers.

Note: Use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands and avoid touching your face when cutting the peppers.