Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F and set a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with foil.

Prepare cream cheese mixture by mixing together the cheeses and spices. Set aside.

If desired, use latex gloves for the pepper prep! Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. With a spoon or butter knife, remove the seeds and white veins (this is the heat; leave a little if you like it HOT). Smear the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half and then wrap with a half slice of bacon. Secure by sticking a toothpick through the middle. Place on the rack in the baking sheet.

Bake until the bacon is sizzling and done, about an 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve immediately, or at room temperature! If preparing beforehand, cook and cover with foil. Once ready to serve, pop them in the broiler for a couple minutes until crispy and brown. Voila!