Baked jalapeno poppers

[lushy]

Had a hankering for these tonight so tried this recipe and they are awesome!! There are really no measurements but will try my best:

12 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded

In a bowl mix:

1 package softened cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Couple of big blobs of pepper jelly (if you don't have it you can leave it out but it really added a nice sweet/hot touch)

12 pieces of bacon, cut in half lengthwise

Mush the cheeses and jelly together. Spoon into the peppers. Wrap each pepper with the bacon.

Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is getting crisp. Let cool and then eat.

[Prest4time]

Wow.... way to spice up a regular ole Tuesday night!

Sounds yum. I like the pepper jelly part -- would not have guessed to use that otherwise.

[Determinator]

yum-o-rama!! I love Hella-Poppers! thanks Lushy

[Helensback]

Holy baked rear end Batman!!

Love it

[betty boop]

What is pepper jelly????

[jane jane]

What is pepper jelly? WONDERFUL! It's a fiery-sweet jelly made with green peppers and jalapenos. Good on top of a cracker with a bit of sharp cheddar cheese, and carnivores put it on ham and beef as a relish. I've stirred it into curry, and used it on top of a Roquefort cheese ball. I suppose it's a Southern-USA thing? My sister lives near London and says she's only seen it once, in Harrod's food halls, over there. When I go to visit her we make several jars of it for her to give away at Christmas, and it's a hit with the Brits! Here's the recipe, just for you, Boopers:

PEPPER JELLY

1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers (remove seeds before chopping)
1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
6 cups sugar
4 ounces commercial fruit pectin
4-5 drops green food coloring

Puree peppers and vinegar in blender with 1/2 cup sugar. Mix everything except fruit pectin and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds. Turn off heat, stir in pectin and coloring. Pour into small jars and let cool until set.

[Preciouspinot]

I'm drooling....

[betty boop]

Jane Jane, thanks!!!

Will I be able to buy it in Florida????

[lushy]

You should be able to. The pepper jelly I used was with red peppers which I think makes it even more sweet/hot. Ask around at a local grocery store when you get to Florida.

[Helensback]

I made it with Habanero instead of jalapeno peppers once. Not knowing just how hot those puppies were. Cleared out the house and I was teared up for days. Thank dog I was wearing rubber gloves.

But it was great for those who like it REALLY hot.