BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos image

Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos are one of his specialties. We usually feature them at our annual Daytona 500 party. They disappear from the appetizer tray in no time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

24 medium jalapeno peppers
1 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cut in half

Steps:

Make a lengthwise cut in each jalapeno, about 1/8 in. deep; remove seeds. Combine the sausage and cheese; stuff into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks., Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 36-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning once. Grill, covered, over direct heat for 1-2 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.