GRILLED BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO BOMBS

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Bombs image

Provided by Millie Johnson

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 jumbo jalapenos
12 slice smoked bacon
1 (8oz.) pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1 c extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 tsp dried cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. To a medium bowl add 1 - 8oz. package of room temp. cream cheese and cream with a potato masher or mixer. Add 1 cup of grated extra sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp. dried cilantro, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Mix with spoon or spatula. Set aside.
2. Wear gloves and eye protection ! Wash and dry jalapenos. Slit pepper lengthwise then make small cut crossways at top, making a "T".
3. Using a spoon start at the top and push spoon in firmly. In a downward motion rake to remove seeds and veins.
4. Make sure it's clean of all seeds and veins.
5. Stuff with cheese mixture then squeeze together. Wipe off excess with spoon .
6. Starting at the small end ,
7. overlap bacon towards the top .
8. Secure with a toothpick at the top .
9. Heat grill to 275 degrees (don't forget to spray grates !) Grill peppers for 12 minutes, raising lid to turn every 2-3 minutes. Makes approx. 1 dozen