864. BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED PEPPERS

jalapeño peppers, medium
bacon slices, same number as peppers
maple syrup
cream cheese (softened at room temperature; or use whipped or spreadable cream cheese)
toothpicks

Rinse peppers and towel dry. Remove stems, slice in half length-wise, and remove seeds. (If you like some heat, leave a few of the seeds in.) Set aside.

Pre-heat oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, pour enough maple syrup to coat bacon. Cut bacon slices in half width-wise and place in maple syrup.

Using a butter knife, fill pepper halves with cream cheese. Wrap each pepper half with a piece of bacon and anchor with a toothpick.

Bake in oven on a baking sheet for 8-12 minutes or until bacon is at desired crispness. Flip peppers halfway through baking if desired.


courtesy of: Gladys, California / getaway