Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 20 jalapeño peppers (halved, seeds removed)
  • 1 package cream cheese (8-ounce package)
  • 1 bag shredded pepper jack cheese (8-ounce bag)
  • 2 packages bacon (12-ounce to 16-ounce)
  • Toothpicks

Instruction

  • Soak the toothpicks in water for 30 minutes prior to cooking. This is to prevent the toothpicks from burning while in the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and pepper jack cheese. Thoroughly mix.
  • Boil the jalapeño halves for 2 minutes in a pot of water with a pinch of salt. They should soften, yet still feel slightly firm. Remove from heat and strain out the water.
  • Stuff each jalapeño half with about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture, and then wrap the jalapeño with a bacon slice. Secure the bacon in place with a damp toothpick.
  • Bake in the oven until the bacon is the perfect shade of brown (5 to 10 minutes).