Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

Here is an apptetizer that is sure to please a crowd. My husband loves peppers and this is one of his favorite recipes.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 2 Dozen

Ingredients

• 24  jalapeno peppers
• 1  lb  uncooked chorizo sausage or 1  lb  spicy pork sausage
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12  slices bacon, cut in half

Directions

1. Lengthwise, cut 1/8 inch deep into peppers and remove seeds.
2. Combine the sausage and cheese, stuff into peppers.
3. Wrap each pepper with a piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
4. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan.
5. Place jalapenos over pan and grill covered over indirect medium heat for 17-20 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into filling reads 160°.
6. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until bacon is crisp.