Cheesy Jalapeno Peppers

Cheesy Jalapeno Peppers

Course :	Appetizers
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	2

Ingredients:

11	ounces	jar pickled jalapeno peppers -- drained
8	ounces	package cream cheese -- softened
1/2	small	onion -- grated
4	slices	bacon, cooked, drained -- and crumbled
1	dash	celery salt
1	can	pitted olives -- sliced (optional)
1	can	pimiento-stuffed olives -- sliced (optional)
1	cup	pimiento strips -- (optional)
4	slices	cooked crumbled bacon for garnish -- (optional)

Preparation:

Rinse peppers and remove stem end. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. (Wear rubber gloves when working with peppers) Beat cream cheese until fluffy; stir in onion, 4 slices crumbled bacon, and celery salt. Spread each jalapeno pepper half with cream cheese mixture; garnish with olives, pimiento, or additional crumbled bacon, if desired.