Step 1

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Soak toothpicks in small bowl of warm water to prevent burning. Line large rimmed cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place bacon on foil; bake about 12 minutes or until soft and pliable. Transfer to paper-towel lined plate. Discard foil and bacon drippings, or reserve for another use. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

2 In small bowl, mix cream cheese and chives. Spoon or pipe mixture evenly into chile halves.

Step 3

3 Wrap 1 piece of bacon over top and sides of each stuffed chile half; secure with soaked toothpick. Place on cookie sheet.

Step 4

4 Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until bacon is cooked through and chiles are tender. Serve warm.