Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• 8 large jalapenos (halved and seeds removed)
• 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese
• 16 slices thick cut bacon
• 16 toothpicks (soaked in water)
• prepared ranch dressing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit a baking rack into the pan. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl use an electric mixer to cream together the cream cheese, taco seasoning and garlic powder.

3. 3

   By hand mix-in the shredded cheese. Divide filling between the jalapeno halves.

4. 4

   Wrap each jalapeno half with one slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Arrange on pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.

6. 6

   Rest on the rack for 5 minutes then serve with buttermilk ranch for dipping.