Ingredients
- 16 jalapeno peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz sharp cheddar or pepper jack grated
- 6 oz bacon chopped and cooked until crisp
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 Tbsp chives finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees with a rack positioned in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact. Scrape out the inner membranes and seeds. Wash your hands after doing this!
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, crumbled bacon, shallot, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the jalapeno halves. Place on the baking sheet.
- Combine the panko bread crumbs and the olive oil, then sprinkle over the cheese filled jalapenos.
- Bake until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 20 minutes.