JALAPENO POPPERS RECIPE (WITH CRISPY BACON!)

INGREDIENTS

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• 6 medium Jalapeno peppers (sliced lengthwise and seeds removed)
• 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 3 oz Cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 cup Green onions (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (crushed or minced)
• 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 6 slices Cooked bacon (crumbled; or use 6 tablespoons store-bought bacon bits to save time)

INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a small bowl, stir/mash together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, and garlic. (You can heat a bit if the cream cheese is too hard.)
3. Fill the jalapeno halves with the mixture. Place onto the lined baking sheet.
4. Top each jalapeno popper with about 1/2 tablespoon of crumbled bacon, pressing lightly into the cream cheese filling.
5. Bake about 15 minutes, until the peppers are soft and the bacon on top is crispy.