Jalapeño Poppers

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 -2 dozen jalapeno
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 6 ounces smoked gouda cheese
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 0.5 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple

Recipe

• 1 soften cream cheese, grate the gouda, partially drain the can of crushed pineapple and combine all with the bacon bits.
• 2 while that rests, cut the stem ends off 1 to 2 dozen jalapeños, depending on their size. remove the seeds and the membrane. using a small spoon or knife stuff each jalapeño.
• 3 place the filled jalapenos in a rack and cook on the grill or in the oven at 350° for 30-45 minutes, again, depending on the size.
• 4 keep some of the cheese mixture to serve with them because some of the cheese will bubble out. i use a foil bread pan and cut x's in the bottom, place upside down and press the jalapeños into each hole. can usually get 6-8 in each. makes cleanup easy, just throw them away after. i also have a jalapeño rack i got at a store, but the foil is way easier and will accommodate various sized jalapeños. all love these with the hot peppers and the sweetness of the pineapple. the smoked gouda is a nice touch and differs greatly from cheddar. can also dice jalapeño to add to the cheese mix. enjoy.