Bacon- Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Woman's Day

Categories: Appetizers- Snacks

Ingredients

  • 8 large jalapeno peppers
  • 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 8 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips

Directions

  1. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun . Stuff about 1 1/2 tsp. into each pepper half.

  2. 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.

  3. Place on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks. Serve peppers immediately.

  4. makes 16 appetizers

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