Yield
30 pieces
A fun appetizer packed with protein!
Categories
Recipe by
Iowa Turkey Association
Ingredients
- 15 peppers - Jalapeno, mini sweet red, yellow or green peppers to make 30 pieces
- 1 package turkey bacon, cut in half
- 1 pkg. Hillshire Farm Turkey Lit'l Smokies
- 2, 8 once packages cream cheese
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese with Jalapeno peppers
Directions
- Slice the peppers lengthwise to form two pieces. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and membrane.
- Mix the cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Fill the hollowed-out portion of the peppers with the cheese mixture.
- Place one Lit'l Smokies on top of the cream cheese mixture. Wrap the half slice of bacon around the pepper. If the bacon is not staying tightly wrapped, it may be necessary to use a toothpick to hold it in place. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours before grilling.
- Place the top side down on a medium heat grill until the bacon is crisp. Flip to the pepper side and cook until the pepper is tender and the bacon is browned. Keep the lid covered while cooking.
*To cook in the oven: Bake in the oven, set at 425°F, for 20-30 minutes or until the bacon is browned.
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