Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

Prep/ Total time : 30 minutes           Makes 12 servings

6              jalapeno peppers
4             ounces cream cheese, softened
2             tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
6             bacon strips , halved width-wise
1/4          cup packed brown sugar
1             tablespoon chili seasoning

1 .    Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cheeses until blended. Spoon into pepper halves. Wrap a half-strip of bacon around each pepper half.
2 .    Combine brown sugar and chili seasoning; coat peppers with sugar mixture. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
3 .    Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bacon is firm. Yield: 1 dozen.

TIP: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.