Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Wrapped in Bacon

Grilled, not fried...both cheddar AND cream cheese...wrapped in bacon. What's not to like??

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(WHAT YOU WILL NEED)

10 jalapeno peppers, tops cut off and halved lengthwise, seeded--place on cookie sheet
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 green onions, chopped
3 ounces grated cheddar cheese
20 bacon slices
1 teaspoon garlic powder
toothpicks

Note:  BE CAREFUL when you seed the peppers.  Use a spoon and do not touch your eyes...or anything else that is sensitive...because you will start to burn and tingle...and not in a good way :)

In a bowl, stir together and combine the cheeses, green onions, and garlic powder. 

You should have 20 jalapeno halves.  Stuff the cheese mixture in each one, leveling it off even with the pepper so it doesn't bubble over on the grill (if you have cheese left over, that's okay, it makes a really good cheese spread on Ritz crackers)

Wrap completely with bacon slice and secure with 2 toothpicks, one on each end of the pepper.

Oil grill just a little so the bacon doesn't stick, and grill (cut side down) until bacon is crisp.  Turn over and grill other side until bacon is crisp and the cheese has melted a little. Keep an eye on them--the grease from the bacon will make them flame up and burn. 
Remove from grill.

crispy bacon and melty cheese..mmmm...

Serve