Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers

6 jalapeno peppers
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp finely shredded cheddar cheese
6 bacon strips
1/4 cup packed brown sugar, optional
1 Tbsp chili seasoning, optional

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.

Optional: Combine brown sugar and chili seasoning; coat peppers with sugar mixture. 

Place peppers in a greased baking pan.  Bake at 350*F for 18-20 minutes or until bacon is firm.

Nutrition Facts:  1 pepper half: 66 calories, 5 g fat, 15 mg choloresterol, 115 mg sodium, 3 g carbs, trace fiber, 2 g protein.