Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 large jalapenos (halved and seeds removed)
  • 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese
  • 16 slices thick cut bacon
  • 16 toothpicks (soaked in water)
  • prepared ranch dressing

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit a baking rack into the pan. Set aside.
  • Cream together the cream cheese, taco seasoning and garlic powder.
  • By hand mix-in 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Divide between the jalapeno halves.
  • Wrap each jalapeno half with one slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
  • Rest on the rack for 5 minutes then serve with buttermilk ranch for dipping.