8 fresh jalapeños
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 slices thin bacon, cut in half crosswise
Cut the chiles in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds and membranes*. Fill each half with cream cheese, but do not mound it. Four ounces should be just about the right amount for 8 average size jalapeño halves. If you have extra large chiles, make sure you have a full 8 ounces of cream cheese on hand. Wrap each with 1/2 slice raw bacon, making sure to start with the end on the bottom of the chile. Stretch the bacon slightly to make it go all the way around each chile once, then tuck ends underneath. Place cream cheese side up on foil-lined baking sheet. These can be assembled and chilled until just before baking and serving. Bake at 375º 20-25 minutes. If bacon isn't quite done, broil a few more minutes to brown.
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