Jalapeno Bacon Wraps - Lindsay Cole

Jalapeno Bacon Wraps

(makes 36)

-¾ cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese

-tops of 2 bunches green onions, peeled and sliced

-18 slices lean bacon, cut into halves

-Bottled BBQ Sauce – (use your favorite kind, but I would suggest choosing one of the nice

thick ones such as KC Masterpiece, Bullseye, Sweet Baby Rays etc. instead of just a random store

-Plastic baggies or gloves to put over your hands when working with jalapenos

Begin by cutting jalapeños in half lengthwise (I slice off the stems, even though you see

With a spoon and your well covered fingers, scrape out all the seeds and light-colored

membranes. Remember: The heat comes from the seeds and membranes, so remove

them all, but be very careful and keep your hands covered! When you use your

disposal to discard the parts you remove, run water while it runs and step away for a

minute, as you can literally burn your lungs breathing in the fumes.

Now, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onion.

Mix the ingredients together gently with a mixer.

Next, stuff each hollowed jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

Wrap bacon slices around each half, covering as much of the surface as you can.

Brush the surface of the bacon well with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Put them in the oven for 1 hour, or until the bacon is browned and sizzling.