243. BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

serves 6


6 to 8 large banana peppers

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 small tomato, diced

1 medium onion, diced

½ small green bell pepper, diced

1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, diced

1/8-teaspoon salt

1/8-teaspoon pepper

12 to 16 slices smoked bacon

Cut a slit lengthwise in each banana pepper. Combine cheese and next 6 ingredients in bowl. Spoon mixture evenly into each pepper, and wrap each with 2 bacon slices; secure with wooden picks. Place peppers on rack in a broiler pan.
 Broil 5 ½ inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden. 



courtesy of: Broadbent Hams, 6321 Hopkinsville Road, Cadiz, KY 42211, 1-800-841-2202