Delicious Stuffed Banana Peppers

Ingredients

• toothpicks
• 2 , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic , minced, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 10 bananas peppers
• 10 slices peppered bacon , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak toothpicks in water for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well.

3. 3

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

4. 4

   Cut a slit lengthwise through each pepper without slicing it in half. Cut another slit about 1/4 inch from the stem across the previous slit, forming a 'T'. Remove seeds, as desired, using a paring knife.

5. 5

   Fill each pepper with the cream cheese stuffing mixture using a small spoon. Wrap each pepper with a slice of raw bacon. Slide 1 toothpick through the center of each pepper to hold onto the bacon and keep pepper closed.

6. 6

   Grill stuffed peppers for 15 minutes. Turn and cook until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes more.