BACON WRAPPED STUFFED HATCH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash and dry off the peppers with a paper towel. When selecting the peppers it is important to make sure they are straight. It is very difficult to stuff peppers that are curly. Cut the peppers horizontally. Each pepper should make 2 halves. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and the white portions of the peppers.
• Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature. Place cream cheese into a medium-sized bowl. Add the shredded cheese, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and the smoked paprika. Stir to combine well.
• Evenly distribute the cream cheese filling between the peppers. Spread the softened cream cheese into the reservoir of the pepper. Wrap 1 slice of the bacon tightly around the pepper.