Shrimp & Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
- 32 uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp (3/4 lb.) Safeway 1 lb For $8.99 thru 02/09
- 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
- 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
- 1/3 cup chopped red peppers
- 1/3 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
- 2 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 32 RITZ Crackers
- 32 pickled jalapeno slices (about 6 oz.)
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with dressing in non-metal bowl; refrigerate 15 min.
- Meanwhile, cut bacon slices in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise.
- (You will have 32 bacon pieces.)
- Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat just until fat is translucent and bacon is soft, not crisp.
- Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tsp.
- drippings in skillet.
- Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.
- Wrap each shrimp with 1 bacon piece; secure with toothpick or small wooden skewer.
- Grill 4 to 5 min.
- or until shrimp turn pink and bacon is crisp.
- Meanwhile, add red peppers and yellow onions to bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 to 4 min.
- or just until onions are translucent.
- Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
- Remove from skillet.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream in large bowl with whisk until blended; stir in onion mixture and black pepper.
- Remove and discard toothpicks from shrimp.
- Spread crackers with cream cheese mixture; top with jalapeno slices, shrimp and shredded cheese.
- Place on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
- Grill, covered, 3 to 5 min.
- or until toppings are heated through and shredded cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with green onions.
shrimp, vinaigrette, bacon, red peppers, yellow onions, clove garlic, philadelphia cream cheese, s, cracked black pepper, crackers, shredded monterey jack cheese, green onions
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/shrimp-bacon-jalapeno-poppers-182150.aspx (may not work)