Pimiento Cheese Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

6

slices bacon

12

mini sweet bell peppers, any color (about 3 inches long; from 8-oz bag)

1/4

cup pimiento cheese (from 12-oz container)

Toothpicks

Preparation

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Line microwavable plate with microwavable paper towel. Place bacon on plate; cover with microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 2 minutes or until limp. Cut each slice in half crosswise; set aside.

Cut lengthwise slit in each pepper, leaving stem end intact. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese into each pepper. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each pepper, securing with toothpick.

Place peppers on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning often, until bacon is crisp and peppers are slightly tender. Serve warm.