Karens Pepper Poppers
These really are SUPER--SUPER easy and SUPER delicious!
Servings 16 appetizers
Equipment
- Jalapeño corer optional
Ingredients
- 8 large jalapeño peppers washed, cored and cut in half lengthwise
- 1 3-oz pkg cream cheese softened
- ½ cup finely shredded cheese Pepper Jack and/or Mexican blend
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 3-4 slices Bacon cooked, drained and finely chopped
Instructions
- If you don't have a jalapeño corer, cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and center membranesIn a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and Cajun seasoning. Mix until evenly combined. Mix in shredded cheeseStuff about 1½ teaspoons full of cream cheese mixture into each pepper half.Sprinkle with bacon pieces and place on wire rack in a shallow baking pan.Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, depending on size of peppers.
