Bacon-wrapped stuffed hatch peppers

Wash and dry off the peppers with a paper towel

When selecting the peppers it is important to make sure they are straight

It is very difficult to stuff peppers that are curly

Cut the peppers horizontally

Each pepper should make 2 halves

Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and the white portions of the peppers

Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature

Place cream cheese into a medium-sized bowl

Add the shredded cheese, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and the smoked paprika

Stir to combine well

Evenly distribute the cream cheese filling between the peppers

Spread the softened cream cheese into the reservoir of the pepper

Wrap 1 slice of the bacon tightly around the pepper

Grilling Instructions Cook over moderate heat for about 20 to 25 minutes

Do not place the peppers directly into the fire

Ideally, place on a raised rack for the cooking time

Oven Instructions Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes

It best to cook these on a wire rack resting inside of a jelly roll pan

This will allow the pepper to cook evenly

Air Fryer Instructions Set Air fryer to 390 degrees

Cook for about 15 minutes

Cook until the pepper is tender, and the bacon is browned