Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Lunch Box Peppers

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Makes 12 half peppers

Ingredients

• 6 mini sweet peppers sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• chopped cilantro for topping optional

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
   
2. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, green onions, bacon, garlic powder, cheddar, and worcestershire sauce with an electric mixer until smooth.
   
3. Fill the sliced peppers with the filling, about a heaping tablespoon each. Place on prepared cookie sheet, then sprinkle each pepper with a little extra cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and peppers have softened.
   
4. Allow to cool slightly before eating. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!