4+4+4=stuffed Jalapenos

I've been making stuffed jalapenos for a while. My wife cooks them on the BBQ grill when she broils steaks. Yummo. I just decided to try breakfast sausage in these.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 jalapenos

Ingredients

• 12  large  jalapeno peppers
• 1⁄2 lb lean bacon, cut in half crossways

• Stuffing

• 4  ounces breakfast sausage, your favorite (cooked crumbled and drained)
• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. wash peppers and leave stems on.
2. cut a slit down the side of each pepper, from end to end.
3. With a pointed spoon, reach in and scoop out as much of the membrane and seeds as possible.Set aside.
4. Combine crean cheese, cheddar cheese, and sausage. Mix well.
5. With a small spoon or injector, fill each jalapeno with the mixture.
6. Wrap each jalapeno with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
7. Broil until bacon is crisp and filling is hot.