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I love appetizers. Sometimes I even love them more than a good meal. These recipe for Farmland® Bacon and Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect go-to game-day appetizer that everyone will love.

There are a few reasons why I opt for using Farmland® bacon in my recipes. First off, Farmland® bacon is slow smoked over real hardwoods for maximum flavor. It's amazing that for decades, Farmland® has taken pride in perfecting their curing and smoking technique – it's definitely a difference you’ll taste in every delicious bite.

If your house is anything like mine, bacon is a highly coveted! My kiddos always seem to love everything that I make if it incorporates bacon. And how can I blame them? It's so versatile, delicious, and easy to prepare and integrate into many everyday foods.

 Farmland® Bacon and Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe:

Ingredients:

• one dozen fresh jalapenos, halved and seeded
• one 8 oz container whipped cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 12 oz package of Farmland® Bacon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare package of Farmland® Bacon as directed on package. Set aside. In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the whipped cream cheese, garlic powder, and shredded cheese. Spoon mixture into prepared jalapenos. Crumble up the cooked Farmland® Bacon and sprinkle on top of jalapenos. Place the jalapenos on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until desired temperature is reached.

Place onto your favorite serving platter and watch them disappear as your guests devour every scrumptious bite!

What are some of your favorite ways to use bacon in appetizers or meals? Let me know in the comments below and for more Farmland food finds, follow #ForTheLoveOfTheGame and #FarmlandRecipes hashtags.