Baked Texas Jalapeño Peppers

Another recipe submitted by a co-worker for our chili cook-off at work. These were gone in nothing flat!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 50 appetizers

Ingredients

• 25  medium  jalapeno peppers
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
2. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce; stir well.
3. Place one heaping teaspoon cheese mixture on each pepper half. Sprinkle with bacon; Place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.