Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

One of my sweet friends is getting married soon, and some of the girls in our class threw her a couples fiesta shower. I made these jalapeno poppers, and they were gone in about 2.3 seconds. I literally turned around and the plate was empty, and that made me happy. I liked that they weren't very spicy at all but were savory and creamy. Here's the recipe (found on Pioneer Woman's cooking site):


20 whole fresh jalapenos (about 2-3 inches in size)
2 blocks light cream cheese, softened
1 lb. thin-sliced bacon, sliced into thirds

Note: Wear gloves while removing seeds and membranes from the jalapenos, or your hands will be burning for hours like mine were (literally 6 hours on fire!!). Cut jalapenos in half, lengthwise, and remove the white membrane and seeds. Smear cream cheese into each pepper half, and wrap with bacon piece. Secure with a toothpick.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven on a pan with a rack for 20-25 minutes (use a pan with a rack so that the grease from the bacon can drip off). Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to crisp the bacon.