I don't like messing with the bacon strips, but I love bacon so I mix jarred bacon bits with cream cheese and seasonings(usually Mrs Dash)and a bit of flaked hot peppers and pile that into halved(seeded)Jals. I try to slice through the stem so there will be little 'handles'. I top them with a little shredded cheddar(or pepper-jack)and bake at 350 until the cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.