Maple Jalapenos

Sweet & spicy! Easy to make too. These disappeared off the plate faster than any other appetizer I had out. Everyone loved them. You can cook them longer to make them milder if you aren't a big fan of spice. This recipe makes 50 but you can cut it in half. You really can't go wrong with these ingredients.

Ingredients:
25 jalapenos (look for thicker ones that will hold a filling)
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened (we used low fat)
1 cup (4oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 lb bacon strips, cooked & crumbled (we used real bacon bits to save time)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Beat the cream cheese, feta cheese and syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Spoon into the pepper halves.

Place the pepper halves on 2 greased baking pans. Top with the bacon and then sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for 20 minutes for spicy, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for mild.


*recipe courtesy of Simple & Delicious