Jalapeño Pepper Poppers

These stuffed peppers go quick at parties! Remove more of the seeds and white inside to decrease spicyness if you want.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 6  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  lb  fresh jalapeno, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
•  ranch dip or   salad dressing

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs. Place in a sheet pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 300 for 20 minutes for spicy, 30 min for medium, and 40 min for mild. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.