Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

• 2 dozen Fresh jalapenos
• 16 oz Cream cheese
• 4 cup Mild cheddar cheese
• 24 slice Bacon
• 1 1/2 cup Preserves (Flavor optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450F
2. Slice jalapenos in half and remove seeds.
3. Mix cheddar and cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl
4. Slice bacon in half
5. Fill jalapenos with cheese mixture
6. Wrap jalapeno with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick
7. Place on a foil covered bacon sheet and bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy
8. Move preserves to microwaveable safe bowl and heat for 15 - 30 seconds, stirring occasionally until liquified
9. Remove the poppers from the oven and brush preserve on top
10. Return to oven and bake for 5 - 10 minutes, until preserve caramelizes
11. Remove from oven, let cool, and serve

fresh jalapenos, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, preserves

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348911-bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-poppers (may not work)