Bacon Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

5.0(9)

A delicious little appetizer or snack. If you want to cut the heat more, you can remove the seeds and membrane.

by Shelby Jo·published 2008-08-05

Peppers

Servings

16 appetizers

Total time

45 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

87 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

8 large jalapeno pepperspepper
3 ounces cream cheese, softenedcream-cheese
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheesecheddar
1 teaspoon cajun seasoningcajun-seasoning
8 slices bacon, strips thick sliced (peppered bacon is great for this recipe)bacon

Instructions (2 steps)

01Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membranes. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls into each pepper half. Cut 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.
02Place on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan. bake uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Discard the toothpicks and serve immediately.

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