Jalapeno poppers

Ingredients

• Jalapenos
• Cream cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Bacon
• Chives

Directions

• Preheat oven to 220C.
• Remove stems from jalapenos. Slice in half lengthwise.
• Remove seeds and pits from jalapenos.
• Fry bacon until desired level of crispiness.
• Slice bacon into small bits.
• Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits until well combined.
• Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture. Be generous with the filling.
• Lay jalapeno poppers on parchment paper atop a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the jalapeno poppers.
• Bake for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Finish with black pepper and flaky sea salt.
• (Optional) Add some hot sauce for a bit more heat. A fermented jalapeno based hot sauce goes well.