Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup bacon bits/chopped & cooked bacon, about 3 slices
- 10 jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1½ cups fresh mozzarella cheese (6 oz), shredded and divided
- ¾ cup extra sharp cheddar (3 oz), shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice 10 jalapeños in half lengthwise, removing the seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup cooked, chopped bacon, 3 sliced green onions, ¾ cup of the shredded mozzarella, ¾ cup shredded extra sharp cheddar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the filling into each jalapeño half, filling them slightly heaped. Place them filling side up in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup shredded fresh mozzarella over the tops.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the peppers are tender, the cheese is melted, and the edges are bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes for color.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking