# Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeños

> A delicious appetizer featuring jalapeños stuffed with chorizo and cheese, wrapped in bacon. These make for an amazing appetizer or party snack.

**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 20-25 minutes
**Servings:** 12

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## Ingredients

- 12 large jalapeño peppers
- 6 oz fresh chorizo sausage (casings removed if necessary)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices of bacon (cut in half)
- Toothpicks (to secure the bacon)

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## Shopping List

### Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 6 oz fresh chorizo sausage
- [ ] 12 slices bacon

### Produce
- [ ] 12 large jalapeño peppers

### Dairy
- [ ] 8 oz cream cheese
- [ ] 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

### Other
- [ ] Toothpicks

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat the oven.** Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. **Prepare the jalapeños.** Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes (for a milder heat). Set the jalapeño halves aside.

3. **Make the filling.** In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.

4. **Stuff the jalapeños.** Spoon the chorizo-cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.

5. **Wrap with bacon.** Take half a slice of bacon and wrap it around each stuffed jalapeño. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if needed.

6. **Bake.** Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.

7. **Serve.** Let them cool slightly, then enjoy your spicy, savory bites!

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## Notes

- These make for an amazing appetizer or party snack
- Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños for a milder heat
- Secure bacon with toothpicks to keep them wrapped during baking
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking