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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños

Name: Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 stuffed jalapeño halves
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces (1 package) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 2 green onions (white parts only), minced; Â¼ teaspoon chili powder; â teaspoon ground cumin; Â¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 12 slices uncured bacon; 6 large fresh jalapeÃ±o peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños are the perfect appetizer to get any barbecue started. Stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and grilled, these spicy bites will be the hit of your cookout.

Jessi Heggan

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Makes: 12 stuffed jalapeño halves
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: North Carolina Field & Family

Ingredients

8 ounces (1 package) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 green onions (white parts only), minced
¼ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
12 slices uncured bacon
6 large fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, green onions, chili powder, cumin, and cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined. Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
Tightly wrap each filled jalapeño half with a bacon strip. Secure bacon with a toothpick and place on a large plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to overnight. This will help prevent the cream cheese from melting too fast when grilled.
Preheat grill to high. Place each stuffed jalapeño on the grill, cut-side down, and cook until the bacon begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Gently flip each jalapeño and reduce heat to medium-low. Grill for an additional 10 minutes, or until the bacon is completely cooked and the cheese has melted.
Remove jalapeños from the grill and allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.