Baked Stuffed Jalapenos

• 25 large jalapenos
• 1# soft cream cheese
• 1# shredded smoked Gouda
• 8 strips crispy bacon or 1/4 c bacon bits
• 10 pitted calamata olives
• 2 minced shallots
• 3 cloves minced garlic

1. 1) Slice jalapenos lengthwise thru the stem and w/ a tsp clean out seeds and vein. Failure to clean properly, will cause more heat and the inability to enjoy the stuffing
2. 2) Line face up on a baking sheet and bake at 300 for 30 minutes. Shell should be soft
3. 3) In a food processor combine remaining ingredients and use short quick pulses to combine
4. 4) Once jalapeno halves have cooled, stuff with approx
5. 1 tsp of mixture
6. 5) Wrap w/ film and chill for at least 1 hr.
7. 6) Bake @ 350 for 20 min or until golden crust forms on each one

jalapenos, soft cream cheese, gouda, bacon, olives, shallots, garlic

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/baked-stuffed-jalapenos-1239663 (may not work)