4ouncesgrated sharp flavored cheeseplay with the varieties
2tablespoonschopped pickled jalapeñosoptional
2clovesgarlicminced (optional)
12thin slices favorite baconcut in half lengthwise*
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
In the bowl of your mixer, mix the cream cheese, cheese, jalapenos, and garlic until well blended.
Take approximately 2 teaspoons of filling and stuff the jalapeno halves.
If you are wrapping the bacon, take a half strip and wrap around each pepper. I often do not need the whole slice and will tear off the extra to use on the next.
Place poppers on a cookie sheet and bake for about 25 minutes until bacon is crispy.
Notes
*If your slices are too thick, they will not crisp up in the oven in the allotted time. You can try par-cooking them first, or just crisp them up, chop them, and mix into the cheese mixture.