Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°.

Step 2

Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and ribs from the peppers. Set the halved peppers aside.

Step 3

Stir together the cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimientos, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and pepper In a medium bowl. Stir together the panko, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and pepper, as well as olive oil in a small bowl.

Step 4

Fill each pepper half with some of the cheese mixture, and place on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the peppers evenly with the panko mixture.

Step 5

Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and top them with bacon and chives.