CREAMY RANCH STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS WITH BACON

Creamy Ranch Stuffed Banana Peppers with Bacon image

I received this recipe from a customer while working at my sister's produce market. The peppers can be made a day in advance, making them great for get-togethers. -Cathy Kidd, Medora, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
8 mild banana peppers (about 6 inches long), halved lengthwise and seeded

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.