Stuffed Jalapeno Appetizers

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 12 fresh jalapenos
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 T. dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I like Colby Jack)
• 6 slices bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the tops off of the jalapenos. Slice them in half and dig the seeds and membrane out. Wear plastic gloves for this and keep your hands away from your face!

Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing and shredded cheese. Stuff into each jalapeno.

Slice bacon both length and width-wise. I like to use my kitchen scissors for this. Much easier than a knife. Wrap each bacon strip around a stuffed jalapeno and secure with a toothpick.

Bake at 400° for 30 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. (Can finish off under the broiler, too. Just keep an eye on it!)

Serve warm. Makes 2 dozen.