JALAPENO POPPERS

This recipe my husband and I created together.

Preheat oven at 375 Fahrenheit

You will need:
12 Fresh Jalapenos (slice lengthwise, scoop out seeds and throw away)
2 8oz Cream Cheese Packages (hard kind, soften to room temperature)
1lbs. Bacon (slice in half)
1-2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tbsp Paprika (Optional)
1/2 tbsp. Lemon Juice Concentrate (Optional)
1/4 tbsp Garlic Powder (Optional)

Cut Jalapenos in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and throw away. Set aside. Combine cream cheese, lemon juice concentrate, and spices in a medium bowl. Set aside. Cut bacon in half. Set aside. Now fill jalapeno halves 3/4 full with cream cheese filling. Wrap each cream cheese filled jalapeno with a bacon half. Place on baking sheet 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is thoroughly cooked.

My thoughts and opinions: This is such a yummy basic recipe for Jalapeno Poppers. You can really just choose your favorite spices and seasonings to use. Though don't overload on the spices because this is a time when less is more. Adding too many seasonings or too much seasoning will ruin the poppers.

-Neisi