Bacon-Corn Stuffed Peppers

Filled with corn, salsa, green onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon, these grilled pepper halves are sure to liven up your next cookout.

Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 25 mins.
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1/3 cup salsa
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, halved and seeded
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, halved and seeded
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• Additional salsa, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the corn, salsa and onions. Spoon into pepper halves.
2. Place each stuffed pepper half on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12 in.). Fold foil around peppers and seal tightly.
3. Grill, covered, over medium heat until peppers are crisp-tender, 25-30 minutes.
4. Carefully open packets to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
5. Return to the grill until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.
6. Serve with additional salsa if desired.