12 fresh jalapeño peppers
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 garlic clove
½ tsp smoked paprika
12 slices of Meridian Double Smoked Bacon, cut in half
24 toothpicks
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place baking rack on top of the baking sheet.
3
Mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic and paprika together until well combined.
4
Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and centre membrane.
5
Mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic and paprika together until well combined.
6
Spoon cheese filling equally among the 24 jalapeño halves.
7
Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half slice of bacon and stick a toothpick through the centre to keep in place.
8
Place the wrapped jalapeños on the baking rack and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp to your liking.
Ingredients
12 fresh jalapeño peppers
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 garlic clove
½ tsp smoked paprika
12 slices of Meridian Double Smoked Bacon, cut in half
24 toothpicks
