BAKED JALAPENOS

25 medium jalapeno peppers
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Cut jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes.* Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes, drain well.

Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Worcestershire sauce, stir well.

Place 1 heaping tsp. cheese mixture in each pepper half; sprinkle with bacon. Place on baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remember use plastic gloves cutting the peppers and DON'T touch your eyes!

Yield: 50 appetizers
Source: Connie Overby, The Humboldt Independent, December 27, 2006