Pimiento Cheese Poppers

Grill bell peppers wrapped with bacon to make a delicious side dish – ready in 25 minutes. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 12, 2012

Ingredients

slices bacon

mini sweet bell peppers, any color (about 3 inches long; from 8-oz bag)

1/4

cup pimiento cheese (from 12-oz container)

Toothpicks

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1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Line microwavable plate with microwavable paper towel. Place bacon on plate; cover with microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 2 minutes or until limp. Cut each slice in half crosswise; set aside.
2

Cut lengthwise slit in each pepper, leaving stem end intact. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese into each pepper. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each pepper, securing with toothpick.
3

Place peppers on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning often, until bacon is crisp and peppers are slightly tender. Serve warm.