Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon-wrapped poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the hot pepper intolerant will love them.

Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 jalapeno peppers
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 bacon strips, halved widthwise
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili seasoning

Directions:

1. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cheeses until blended. Spoon into pepper halves. Wrap a half-strip of bacon around each pepper half.
2. Combine brown sugar and chili seasoning; coat peppers with sugar mixture. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bacon is firm.

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