Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

 

                    There's no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon-wrapped poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Everyone will love them.

1 dozen

• 6 jalapeno peppers
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 bacon strips, halved widthwise
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili seasoning

1. Cut jalapenos in half widthwise and remove seeds ; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, beat cheeses until blend ; spoon into pepper halves.
3. Wrap a half-strip of bacon around each pepper half.
4. Combine brown sugar and chili seasoning ; coat peppers with sugar mixture.
5. Place in a greased 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pan.
6. Bake at 350F "180C" for 18-20 minutes or until bacon is firm.

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