8-10 medium jalapeno peppers

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

4-5 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Slice peppers in half and remove membranes, keeping matched pepper sides together. Rinse and pat dry. Stuff both sides with cream cheese and press back together. Wrap bacon around each and secure with toothpick. Bake 20-25 minutes until bacon is cooked.

Serves four to five.

Cook's note: These can be frozen. To serve, thaw and bake as directed.