Appetizer: United States – Jalapeño Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 18 min

Total 28 min

Ingredients

24 little smokies
12 bacon strips, halved crosswise
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
1 / 4 cup (30 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced (adjust to heat)
Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.  
2. Stir together cream cheese, cheddar, and diced jalapeño until smooth.  
3. Make a small lengthwise slit in each little smokie and pipe or spoon a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the slit, or top each smokie with a small spoonful.  
4. Wrap each smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.  
5. Bake 15–20 minutes until bacon is crisp and cheese is lightly golden; serve warm.