I made these for football watching last night, and they were a huge hit. They are very mildly spicy, and very addictive.
Jalapeno Poppers
12 fresh jalapenos
1 package cream cheese
1 package bacon
Wear gloves before handling the jalapenos. Cut off the stem end, cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Put the jalapeno halves in a big bowl of cold water to soak for about 30 minutes. Change the water 3-4 times during soaking. This will leach out the extreme heat from the jalapenos. Warning: you can skip this step, but the poppers will be insanely hot and spicy.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the bacon strips in half, right down the middle of the package. Fill each jalapeno half with a generous dollop of cream cheese and wrap with a piece of bacon. Bake the poppers on a lightly greased cookie tray for about 35 minutes, or until the jalapenos are tender and the bacon is crispy.