Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon

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Servings: 12 (makes 24 poppers)

Ingredients:

• 12 jalapenos
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 8 oz bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Halve the jalapenos lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and membranes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, green onion, shredded cheese, and cooked bacon for the filling.
3. Fill the jalapeno halves with the mixture. Place stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese melts golden in color. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the poppers and serve.

Nutritional Info for 1 Serving:

Calories: 132, Fat: 11g, Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 8g

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