How to Make a Low Carb Jalapeno Appetizer

This is a nice spicy flavorful low carb. appetizer. Warning this is not low fat.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 15 Jalapeno Peppers Make sure to get nice big ones
• 1 12 oz tub of whipped cream cheese
• 1 8 oz bag of Mexican cheese blend, finely shredded.
• 2 packages of bacon

1. Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before beginning preparation, the soft it is the better.
   
   Pre-heat oven to 375.
   
   Slice the jalapeno in half lengthwise. You can do this by cutting of the stem area. Firmly place the jalapeno on the cutting board, and carefully cut it in half. The jalapeno should be left long. Remove the seeds. The jalapeno halves are going to be like shells. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. After all your Jalepenos are Sliced. Place the cream cheese and the Mexican cheese in a bowl. Mix them together the best you can.
   
   Take a tablespoon and fill the peppers with the cheese mixture. The halves should be nice and full but not over flowing.
3. Wrap one slice of bacon around each pepper. Do it in such a way that the bacon will hold in the cheese during baking. If the bacon to long, use a half a piece.
   
   Place the peppers on a baking sheet (see tips below), and bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon is at desired done ness, best if it is removed just before it gets crispy but is thoroughly cooked. Oven times may vary.
   
   Don't forget to wash your hands again.
   
   Let them cool a bit before attempting to eat. Serve.

Tips & Warnings

• For the baking sheet I use a cookie sheet with sides on it. Don't use a flat cookie sheet, as this will get very greasy. Make sure what ever pan use will be able to hold the grease in, you don't want a grease fire on your hands.
• You can keep left overs in the fridge for a day or two if they are well covered, just microwave for about a minute to refresh them.
• Make sure to wash your hands really well. I find that washing them with water and a little cleanser, and then washing them with soap to wash off the cleanser really gets the heat off. You can hurt your eyes or other parts of your body if you do not wash your hands really well after handling a jalapeno. They are OK to handle after cooking because a lot of the heat has cooked out.
• Make sure there is not more grease accumulating than your pan can handle, check half way through cooking to make sure there is plenty of room in the pan. Dripping grease can start a fire.