Best Jalapeno Bites By Trisha Yearwood Recipes

JALAPENO BITES BY TRISHA YEARWOOD RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the cream cheese, Parmesan, jalapenos and egg to form a paste. Shape into balls using about 1/2 tablespoon of paste for each. Roll the balls in the breadcrumbs. Place on an un-greased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.

BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Season with salt and pepper the chicken pieces.
• Dab 1/2 teaspoon (more or less) of cream cheese on top of each chicken tender. Sprinkle a scant 1/4 teaspoon of peppers over cream cheese. Fold or roll chicken to enclose cream cheese mixture. Wrap each roll with one piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Grill until bacon is brown and crispy on both sides, about 10 minutes.

JALAPENO HUSHPUPPIES

Steps:

• Pour about 1 1/4 inches of peanut oil into a deep-fryer or Dutch oven; heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, onion, jalapenos, corn and eggs in a mixing bowl; stir until blended. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Working in batches, drop the batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pot; leave room for the hushpuppies to be turned. Cook until golden brown, turning, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining batter. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a serving dish. Serve with hot sauce.
• If you can't find self-rising cornmeal, use 1 1/4 cups plus 2 1/2 tablespoons regular cornmeal, 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt.

JALAPENO POPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Set aside 1/4 cup of the pickled jalapenos. Chop the remaining pickled jalapenos and place in a mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, chicken, cheese, sour cream, garlic, salt and hot sauce. Stir until thoroughly combined. Scrape into a small baking dish. Place the reserved pickled jalapenos in the center of the dip.
• Bake until warmed through and bubbly around the edges, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle the crispy jalapenos around the edge of the dip.
• Serve warm with the corn chips, carrots, celery and peppers for dipping.

WARREN'S CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Top each piece of chicken with 1 teaspoon cream cheese and 1/4 teaspoon chopped jalapeno. Roll up each filling-covered chicken piece and wrap with 1 slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.