Bacon Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

A delicious little appetizer or snack. If you want to cut the heat more, you can remove the seeds and membrane.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 16 appetizers

Ingredients

• 8  large  jalapeno peppers
• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning
• 8  slices bacon, strips thick sliced (peppered bacon is great for this recipe)

Directions

1. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membranes. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls into each pepper half. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet cook bacon until partially cooked. Wrap a bacon piece around each pepper; secure with a toothpick.
2. Place on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan. bake uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Discard the toothpicks and serve immediately.