Bacon wrapped jalapeños

YIELDS:24 serving(s)PREP TIME:10 minsTOTAL TIME:35 minsCAL/SERV:122

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Pepper Jack 
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• 12 jalapeños
• 12 slices bacon, halved

Directions

• FOR THE OVEN:
  1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Pepper Jack, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2Halve jalapeños lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove seeds and veins. Fill with cheese mixture and wrap each with a halved slice of bacon.
  3. Step 3Place on a baking sheet and bake until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender, about 25 minutes.
• FOR THE AIR FRYER:
  1. Step 1In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Pepper Jack, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2Halve jalapeños lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove seeds and veins. Fill with cheese mixture and wrap each with a halved slice of bacon.
  3. Step 3Working in batches, place jalapeños in a single layer in air-fryer basket. Cook at 400° until cheese is bubbly and bacon is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

• Nutrition Information
• Per Serving (Serves 24)
• Calories122Fat11 gSaturated fat5 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol26 mgSodium173 mgCarbohydrates1 gFiber0 gSugar1 gProtein4 gVitamin D0 mcgCalcium64 mgIron0 mgPotassium67 mg