BACON WRAPPED OVERSTUFFED JALAPEÑO POPPERS

BACON WRAPPED OVERSTUFFED JALAPEÑO POPPERS 12 jalapeño peppers (about 3-inches long) 8 oz softened cream cheese ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese -OR- shredded asiago cheese 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt 12 slices bacon, cut in half Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Slice peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and ribs. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and shredded cheese. Divide filling evenly between peppers. Wrap each pepper in a half-slice of bacon. Place peppers on prepared pan. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until bacon is browned and crispy.