Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled8 mild banana peppers (about 6 inches long), halved lengthwise and seeded

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salad dressing mix, cheese and bacon until blended. Pipe or stuff into pepper halves. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces.