Ham Stuffed Jalapenos
Make your next party sizzle with an appetizer that brings the heat.
Ingredients & Instructions
- 1 Frick’s boneless or bone-in ham steak cut into 1/4″ strips about 3″ in length (Or the length of the pepper)
- 1-1/2 lb. sliced bacon
- 20 large fresh jalapenos
- 2 – 8 oz. packages cream cheese, not softened
Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Remove stem from peppers, slit the length of the pepper on one side only. Remove stems and veins.
Step 3
Slice cream cheese into 10 even size pieces and place one into each jalapeno. Insert 1-2 ham strips into jalapeno depending on the size of the pepper. Wrap each pepper with 1 slice of bacon and secure with a tooth pick.
Step 4
Place stuffed jalapenos into a saucepan and cook over medium high heat, turning occasionally until the bacon crisps, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove jalapenos from skillet and place in oven safe dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is cooked through and the jalapenos are softened.
