Craving something sweet and salty with a little bit of heat? Try my maple-flavored baked jalapeno snacks.
—NICOLE LARSON AMERICAN FORK, UT
PREP: 45 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 50 APPETIZERS
25 jalapeno peppers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, feta cheese and syrup until smooth. Spoon into pepper halves.
2. Place in two greased 15x10x 1-in. baking pans. Top with bacon and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium, and 40 minutes for mild.
NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.