surf and turf poppers

How To Make surf and turf poppers

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  Step 1
  Tones Brand seasonings are available at Sams Club. I'm not sure if they are available anywhere else. If you don't have access to it - try another seasoning blend that includes lemon peel, red pepper, garlic, and onion.
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  Step 2
  This will give you an idea of the size of peppers I use. After seeding and trimming the "veins" off - the peppers are not hot, just flavorful. If you do get a hot bite it will be closest to the stem where there may be pieces of veins or seeds. And hey - if you like a little heat don't trim the veins so close to the skin and leave a few seeds... either way you'll be happy (:
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  Step 3
  Cut the jalapenos in half. Remove seeds, and trim as much of the white vein as you can without cutting through the pepper itself.
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  Step 4
  In your mixer combine cream cheese, cheddar, mayo, and spices.
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  Step 5
  Evenly distribute and spread cheese mixture to each pepper half.
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  Step 6
  Top each half with 2 scallops. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper (optional)
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  Step 7
  Wrap each pepper with bacon and place on a grill pan covered with foil.
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  Step 8
  Place on prepared grill or in oven at 350 degrees until bacon is firmed and thoroughly cooked. I cooked these while smoking some ribs which added some amazing flavor. The bacon will render while cooking - drain the grease while cooking, and your peppers will be cooked until tender-firm and not soggy.
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  Step 9
  Enjoy this yummy appetizer while still warm with friends and family (:
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