Jalapeno Pepper Appetizers

Name: Jalapeno Pepper Appetizers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 appetizers
Ingredients: 10 medium fresh jalapeno peppers; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 10 bacon strips, halved

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 20 appetizers

Test Kitchen Approved

These appetizers are so easy to make and they taste so good. I have to warn you that eating them is habit-forming!

Ingredients

10 medium fresh jalapeno peppers
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 bacon strips, halved

Directions

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds, stems and center membrane. Stuff each half with about 2 teaspoons of cream cheese. Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick.
Place on a broiler rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove toothpicks. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3 appetizers: 283 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

These appetizers are so easy to make and they taste so good. I have to warn you that eating them is habit-forming!

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