Texas Stuffed Jalapeno

Texas
Stuffed Jalapenos

Ingredients

1 ½ packages bacon
1 cup of pimento cheese spread*

12 large Texas jalapenos
1 package cocktail sausage links (optional)

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 package cream cheese
1 small jar of diced roasted pimentos
1/2 cup of mayonnaise

¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. chili seasoning
1 tsp. kosher salt

Directions:

Mix seasonings in a small bowl.

*Pimento Cheese Recipe - Combine the cheese, the cream cheese, the mayo, the pimentos and ½ the seasonings and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Slightly precook the bacon on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 375 degrees, drain & cool.

turn the heat up
Preheat oven to
400 degrees

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, set aside.

Halve jalapenos lengthwise, remove ribs and seeds, wear gloves.

Lay halved jalapenos onto lined baking sheet.

Press the cheese mixture into the halved jalapeno, and then press one cocktail sausage into the cheese half and wrap each with precooked bacon, sprinkle with the rest of the seasoning, secure with a pick.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes or until bacon is cooked how you like it.

Serve immediately.