Grilled/Broiled Jalapeno Pepper Poppers

This appetizer is easy to throw together and is always a big hit.  They are not very spicy because the seeds are removed from the peppers, but if you are adventurous you can always add some heat to the mixture!

Ingredients:
4oz goat cheese, softened
4oz cream cheese, softened (I used reduced fat)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup tomato, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp scallion, finely sliced
a sprinkling of crispy bacon crumbles (I have used Oscar Meyer Real Bacon Bits in a pinch)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
16 jalapeno peppers, halved length-wise and seeded

Combine all ingredients except peppers in a bowl and mix well.  Spread mixture into pepper halves.  Place peppers mixture-side up on a hot grill for 5 minutes, or until underside of peppers are slightly charred and cheese mixture is softened and lightly browned.  You can also broil them for a few minutes until you get the desired outcome.  Serve warm. 

I often prep these in advance and throw them in the fridge until I am just about ready to serve.

Adapted from:  Cooking with Tanya