Hot Jalapeno and Cheese Shrimp 
 
24 large (16-21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined 
8 oz. mozzarella cheese 
1/4 cup chopped jalapeno pepper 
12 slices bacon, cooked until browned but not crisp  

Preheat the broiler. 
1. Peel, devein and wash the shrimp and pat them dry. 
Butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tail section intact.
 
2. Cut the cheese into pieces a little smaller than the shrimp. 
Cut each piece of bacon in half.
 
3. Fill the center of each shrimp with about 1/8 tsp. chopped jalapeno. 
Place a piece of cheese in the center. Wrap each shrimp with a piece 
of cooked bacon, and secure with a toothpick.
 
4. Place the shrimp on a baking pan or pizza pan and broil until 
they turn pink. Turn the shrimp and return to the broiler until 
the cheese begins to melt. Serve immediately.
 
Serves four appetizers or two entrees.