Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients:
- 12
fresh jalapeño peppers1
- 8
ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1
cup shredded cheddar cheese2
- 1
clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2
teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 slices
bacon, cut in half
- 24
toothpicks
Bacon Roses
Ingredients
- 24 strips of bacon (I prefer thick cut)
- 24 toothpicks (soaked in water)
- 24 long skewers
- 4 disposable muffin tins (6 compartments each)
- Vase or tissue paper and ribbon
- Paper towels
- Hammer and nail
Apple and Bacon Stuffed Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts (larger ones work better here)
- 1/2 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano reggiano cheese, freshly grated
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 of a large apple, diced very small (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 strips maple bacon
- 1/3 cup onion, diced very small
