Stuffed Jalapeño Firecrackers

This recipe for yummy cheese-stuffed jalapeño firecrackers, with spicy hot bacon and Cajun seasoning is perfect for those who can handle the heat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• toothpicks
• 12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise
• Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 12 slices jalapeno bacon, cut in half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Broil in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 8 to 15 minutes per side.

Step 3

Fill jalapeños with cream cheese; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with 1 halved strip bacon; secure with a toothpick. Arrange wrapped jalapeños in a single layer, stuffed-sides down, on a broiler pan.