Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

MAKES: 24

PREP: 15 Min

COOK TIME: 20 Min

The next time there's a game on and you've got people coming over, make these game day-worthy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. These jalapeno poppers are stuffed full of cheese and yummy popcorn shrimp. Plus, they're wrapped in everyone's favorite...bacon! Set these out on a platter and, within minutes, they'll be gone!

What You'll Need

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives
3 drops hot sauce (optional)
1/2 (18-ounce) package frozen popcorn shrimp, prepared according to package directions, chopped
12 jalapeno peppers, split in half lengthwise, seeds removed
12 slices bacon, cut in half (24 pieces)

What to Do

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chives, and hot sauce, if desired; mix well. Stir in shrimp.
Firmly press a heaping teaspoonful of shrimp mixture into each pepper. Wrap a piece of bacon around each pepper and place on baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon has cooked through.