TACO STUFFED BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS

What is better than cheese stuffed jalapeños? Taco stuffed jalapeños, wrapped in bacon! These Taco Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers take a normal jalapeño popper and give them a delicious Tex-Mex twist.

INGREDIENTS

15-16 fresh

jalapenos

1 lb ground beef

1 pkg (1 oz) Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix

2/3 cup water

4 tablespoons cream cheese, (softened)

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

8 slices (about 1/2 lb) bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and the ribs and discard.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain anÿ grease if necessarÿ. Add the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Place the cream cheese in a large bowl, then add the cooked taco meat. Stir until combined. Stir in the shredded cheese.
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