Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos

Ingredients:

16 jalapeno peppers

8-16 slices of bacon (can use whole or 1/2 per jalapeno)

8 oz cream cheese

1 Tbl minced fresh garlic

1 Tbl brown sugar

1-2 Tbl Chopped Red Bell Pepper (for color)

Directions:

Mix cream cheese with garlic and brown sugar in a bowl.

Core the jalapenos and make sure seeds are removed.

Fill jalapenos with cream cheese mixture.

Wrap each jalapeno with a slice (or ½ slice) of bacon

Secure with a toothpick and set upright in a jalapeno tray over a cookie sheet.

Top with chopped red bell pepper (optional)

Cook until the bacon is crispy and cooked through.