Cheesy Bacon Banana Peppers Recipes

BACON WRAPPED CHEESY STUFFED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (best for clean-up) or a silicone baking mat. Place a baking rack on top of the baking sheet. Set aside.
• Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membrane. Set aside.
• Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, and paprika together until combined. You could also do this by hand using a rubber spatula. Salt to taste - I add just a pinch. Spoon filling equally among all 24 jalapeño halves.
• Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half slice of bacon and stick a toothpick through the center to assure the bacon stays in place. Place each on the baking rack and bake for 25-28 minutes or until the bacon is crisp to your liking. I like to turn the oven to broil for the last minute or two to get things extra crispy. Serve immediately. Cover leftovers and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

CREAMY RANCH STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salad dressing mix, cheese and bacon until blended. Pipe or stuff into pepper halves. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces.

CHEESE STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut tops off banana peppers. Slit peppers in half lengthwise being careful not to slit through both sides. Remove seeds.
• Combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Stuff peppers with cheese mixture. Wrap with bacon slice. Secure with a toothpick. Place on a rack with broiler pan. Broil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and oozing.

BLUE CHEESE & BACON STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems and seeds. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, blue cheese, bacon and green onion until blended., Grill peppers, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until slightly charred, 2-3 minutes on each side., Remove peppers from grill; fill each with about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Grill until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.

CHEESY BACON BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut the tops off of all the peppers and discard stems.
• Remove insides of peppers with a paring knife being careful not to puncture the peppers.
• Stuff each pepper with a mixture of the cheeses until they are full to the top.
• Cut each slice of bacon into 3 sections.
• Wrap the small section of bacon over the top of each pepper securing with a toothpick on the sides to create a "lid" for the peppers.
• Stick your kabob skewer through all the peppers width-wise (near the top or widest part of the pepper).
• Set the peppers upright in the bread pan so the cheese will not seep out as it melts. (The skewer will help prop them up).
• Set the pan of peppers on a baking sheet in case any grease drippings occur from the bacon.
• Bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 400 degrees or until the bacon is crisp.