Texas Firecrackers Recipe

One of my favorite appetizers to take to a summer party are Texas Firecrackers – also known as stuffed jalepeno peppers. These are so good that they are usually the first item on the table to disappear.

Texas Firecrackers

• 8 large jalapenos
• 1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• Dash of salt
• Dash of Garlic powder
• 8 slices of bacon

Makes 8 servings

Prep time 15 minutes, total time 40 minutes.

Be sure to take care when removing the seeds and ribs from jalapenos. Do not touch your face, or eyes after handling them. Thoroughly wash your hands and the work surface after preparation.

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Split the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
• In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, the cheddar, garlic & salt .
• Stuff the pepper halves generously with the mixture.
• Cut bacon slices in half, wrap a piece around each pepper, or place on top.
• Place peppers on a sided baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the bacon appears crisp and the cheese is bubbly.
• Remove from oven, and let cool slightly before serving.

This recipe is versatile and foolproof, as long as you have the peppers and cream cheese it always turns out OK.

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