Jalapenos, medium to large in size
Shrimp peeled and divined
Minced Garlic in olive oil
Cream cheese, softened at room temperature
Shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Bacon raw

Preheat oven to 425 F

Open jalapenos by slicing lengthwise and remove seeds

Marinate the shrimp with the minced garlic and season to your taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour

Combine soften cream cheese and Pepper Jack. Make a paste.

Take 1 to 2 shrimp and mold into jalapeno with a dollop of cheese mix

Close up the jalapeno by wrapping a piece of bacon, cover all of the jalapeno and secure with a toothpick

Bake in the oven on lined cookie sheet until bacon is nice and brown then serve

Optional ranch dressing for dipping.

By Devra Dedeaux