Tabañero Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients:

• 10 Jalapeño Peppers (approximately)
• 2 Tablespoons Tabañero Original Hot Sauce
• (1) 8-ounce Block of Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 12 Slices of Bacon
• 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
• Cooking Spray
• 2 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing

Directions:

Sauce

1. Combine ranch dressing and 1 tablespoon of Tabañero Original Hot Sauce. Combine well and set aside in the fridge for when the poppers are finished.

Poppers

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
2. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of Tabañero Original Hot Sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill each of the jalapeño-halves with the cheese mixture.
5. Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise, then wrap each of the pepper-halves with a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.
6. Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle light brown sugar evenly on top of the poppers and return to the oven. Continue to cook for about 7-10 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately with Tabañero ranch dipping sauce.