I have a special
treat for you this week (to make up for the fact that I’ll be gone the next
two). Because Jalapeno Peppers are on sale at Maceys, I
think it’s time to share my sister Stacey’s unbelievably delicious Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno recipe. Don’t tell her, because she just barely divulged
it to me for the first time last Christmas—and that’s only because she moved to
Wisconsin and can’t make it for our family parties herself anymore. If you’re normally a wilting violet when it
comes to hot foods and even the thought of ingesting an entire Jalapeno pepper
makes you sweat, rest assured that if you follow instructions, the heat from
the peppers can be removed completely (or to the extent you desire) leaving
only the flavor of the jalapeno behind.
When Stacey makes these, we divide them up from the get-go, so no one is
tempted to infringe on anyone else’s share.
I’m just sayin’—make these as appetizers for your next BBQ and everyone
will beg for more. You will be the hit
of the party! You can thank me later.
Jalapeno Bacon Wraps
-8 oz. pkg cream
cheese
-¾ cup grated
medium or sharp cheddar cheese
-tops of 2 bunches
green onions, peeled and sliced
-18 slices lean
bacon, cut into halves
-Bottled BBQ Sauce
– (use your
favorite kind, but I would suggest choosing one of the nice thick ones such as KC
Masterpiece, Bullseye, Sweet Baby Rays etc. instead of just a random store
brand.)
-Plastic baggies
or gloves to put over your hands when working with jalapenos
-Preheat the oven to 275ºF.
Begin by cutting jalapeños in half lengthwise (I slice off
the stems, even though you see them here.)
With a spoon and your well covered fingers, scrape out all
the seeds and light-colored membranes. Remember: The heat comes from the seeds
and membranes, so remove them all, but be very careful and keep your hands
covered! When you use your disposal to
discard the parts you remove, run water while it runs and step away for a
minute, as you can literally burn your lungs breathing in the fumes.
Next, stuff each hollowed jalapeño half with the cheese
mixture.
Wrap bacon slices around each half, covering as much of the
surface as you can. Place on cookie
sheet.
Brush the surface of the bacon well with your favorite
barbecue sauce.
Put them in the oven for 1 hour, or until the bacon is
browned and sizzling.
*Originally distributed June 2013
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