Jan. 17, 2011 Mmmm Mmmm Stuffed Jalapenos!!

Cooking is something that I've grown to enjoy. As I've gotten older my palette has changed quite a bit, and I'm much more open to trying new things. Being that my other half loves spicy food and jalapenos in general I figured I'd surprise him my trying my hand at stuffed jalapenos (especially since he was just hinting around that he REALLY wanted some). You know what they say- the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. ;) I on the other hand have never tried them, but found this recipe and thought I'd share. ENJOY!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Ready in: 1 hr 5 mins

Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

• 12 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 (8 ounce) package whipped cream cheese
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Stuff each jalapeno half with whipped cream cheese. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeno half.
3. Arrange wrapped jalapeno halves in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes, or until bacon is evenly browned and crisp.