Stuffed Banana Peppers

Pawpaw picked a peck of cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped banana peppers.

When his hands started burning, we found he could coat his hands in sour cream, evaporated milk, fresh lime juice, vaseline, or vegetable oil to soothe his skin.

Ingredients

• 12 Sweet Banana Peppers or 6 large
• 1 small chopped fresh tomato seeded
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1 small chopped bell pepper
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 small jalapeno pepper (optional if you don't want heat)
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional)
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 tsp each garlic powder and onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or more (optional)
• 1/4 to 1/2 pound bacon

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