Tommy's Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Q: What happens when you plant 4 jalapeno pepper plants? 

A: You end up with more peppers than you know what to do with!

Tommy (my incredible Husband) created a very tasty recipe for stuffed jalapeno peppers.  Anyone that likes jalapenoes loves them; if you don't like the bacon, you can easily omit it... the peppers are yummy with or without!

Tommy's Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers:

(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

12 small jalapeno peppers

1/2 cup whipped cream cheese spread

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 spoonful mayonnaise

1 dash garlic powder

6 slices bacon (turkey bacon works well, too... or you can omit it altogether)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1. Butterfly peppers and remove seeds.

2. Stir together cream cheese, cheddar, mayonnaise, and garlic powder.

3. Stuff peppers with cheese mixture.

4. Cut bacon slices in half & wrap 1/2 slice around each stuffed pepper- secure with toothpick.

5. Put peppers on a foil-lined baking pan and bake for 12 minutes, or until bacon is cooked & cheese is melted.

Ole!