Bacon-Wrapped Jalepeno Poppers

These disappear faster than anything I've ever brought to a gathering. Even people who say they don't like spicy food end up going back for seconds.

Ingredients:

• 12 large jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 8 oz of our raw cream cheese, softened
• 1 lb of our pastured bacon, cut in half
• Optional: 1/2 cup shredded raw cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Mix the cream cheese (and shredded cheese if using) in a bowl
3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture
4. Wrap each stuffed pepper with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy

The combination of rich, grass-fed cream cheese and pastured bacon creates flavors that store-bought versions simply can't match. The cream cheese is naturally tangy and rich, while the bacon has that deep, satisfying taste that only comes from pigs raised on pasture.