Bacon-Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

By á-47

Ingredients

• 8 large jalapeno peppers
• 1 3-oz. package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tea. cajun seasoning
• 8 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips

Preparation

Step 1

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membrane. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1 1/2 teas. into each pepper half.

Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon until partially cooked. 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 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Discard toothpicks. Serve immediately.