Bacon Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membranes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls 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° for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 appetizers.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 58 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.