Stuffed & Smoked Jalapeno Peppers

• 20 jalapeno peppers
• 2 blocks of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup thin sliced pepperoni, diced
• 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. paprika
• salt & pepper to taste
• 20 slices of thin sliced bacon, cut in half lengthwise

1. Halve lengthwise and seed the jalapenos.
2. Set aside In a bowl combine the cream cheese,cheddar,pepperoni,garlic powder,onion powder,brown sugar,paprika and the salt and pepper.
3. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
4. Spread a healthy amount of the seasoned cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half.
5. Wrap with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
6. Place each now stuffed jalapeno cut side up directly on the grate of a preheated smoker.
7. ( DO NOT USE A PAN ) Smoke for an hour and a half to two hours in smoker at 200- 215 degrees.

peppers, cream cheese, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, garlic, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika, salt, bacon

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/22212 (may not work)