Parmesan-Garlic Stuffed Jalapeños

Make a double batch of these bites for your big Christmas gathering.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cream cheese
• 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbs. diced Canadian bacon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs. minced scallions
• 1 Tbs. diced red peppers
• 6 small jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Instructions

1. In bowl, combine Neufchâtel cheese, 2 Tbs. Parmesan, bacon, garlic, scallions and diced red peppers. Season with black pepper. Heat oven to broil.
2. Divide mixture among pepper halves. Place on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Broil 2 min. or until lightly browned.