Spicing it up.

Turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheese add a new twist on an old favorite!  

 Ingredients

• 6 large Jalapenos 
• 4oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese 
• ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 
• 1/8 cup fine cut chives 
• 6 slices turkey bacon 
• Ranch™ powder 
• Onion Powder 

Directions

1. Wearing gloves, halve the jalapenos lengthwise to make 12 pieces. Scoop out the seeds and membranes. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, and scallions. Using a small spoon or spatula, fill the jalapeños with the cream cheese filling (I prefer to use gloved hands).  
3. Wrap a bacon strip around each pepper and secure with a toothpick. 
4. Preheat air fryer to 325 F. 
5. Working in batches, place the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 12 minutes, until the peppers are tender, the bacon is browned and crisp, and the cheese is melted. (For a toaster oven-style air fryer, cook at 300 F; the timing remains the same). 
6. Serve Warm.