Cajun Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos

Cajun Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos  

  

  

            

      Ingredients

 8 large jalapeno peppers 

 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 

 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese 

 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 

 8 peppered bacon strips                          

 Directions

 1. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membranes.

 2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and 

Cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls into each pepper half.

 3. Slice bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon until 

partially cooked. Wrap a bacon piece around each pepper; secure with 

a toothpick. 

 4. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-35 minutes

 or until bacon is crisp.