Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Rellenos

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min

Makes: 18 servings

4 ounces (1/2 of 8 ounce package) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
18 jalapeño peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds and membranes removed

HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Mix all ingredients except peppers until well blended.

SPOON into peppers. Place, filled-sides up, on baking sheet.

BAKE 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Substitute:
Substitute 3 large red, yellow or green bell peppers, each cut into 6 triangles, for the jalapeno pepper halves. Top with cheese mixture before baking as directed.

Special Extra:
Add 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) to the cream cheese mixture before spooning into peppers.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods.