Stuffed, Wrapped Jalepeno Appetizers

If you haven't experience the goodness that is the Pioneer Woman, you are missing out. She knows that fattening food keeps a man as easily as a roll in the hay. :P Looking at her site makes me nostalgic of my Texas roots and her mention of her husband always reminds me of my cowboy uncle. These are a Sunday staple in Dallas. My football fan friends love these! They whip these up, as though it were merely openin' a bag of chips!

Cream Cheese Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped, Jalapenos


Ingredients
Fresh Jalepenos
8 oz block of cream cheese
package of REAL bacon, cut in 1/2 if using large jalapenos, or 1/3 if using smaller ones.

Directions
Cut jalapenos in half and clean out the seeds and membrane. Leave seeds if you like it hot! Spoon cream cheese into jalapeno like you would peanut butter to celery. Wrap with bacon slice and hold in place with a toothpick.

Bake on a pan with a rack (or a broiling pan) so the bacon grease can drain, for 25-30 minutes. Broil for a few minutes following until bacon is crispy brown around the edges.

Voila! Serve hot and room temperature. Perfect for parties!

Notes
*When cleaning out a jalapeno either be mindful of the seeds or wear latex gloves so your fingers don't hate you the next day. Leave a few seed in if you prefer some heat.
**I only had large jalapenos but smaller are better because the bacon overlaps.
***Husbands love these!