JALAPENO PEPPER POPPERS

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Make and share this Jalapeno Pepper Poppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 popper halves, about

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb fresh jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 -2 cup milk (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature (about 4 oz)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, at room temperature (about 4 oz)
6 slices bacon, diced, fried crisp, and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs (preferably Japanese panko breadcrumbs)
ranch dressing (optional) or onion, dip for dipping (optional)

Steps:

  • If you are NOT A HEAT-FREAK, you can tone down the jalapenos by soaking them in milk for about 15 minutes before stuffing, but this makes them real, real mild.
  • If you don't mind a little warmth, just follow the rest of the recipe without soaking.
  • If you do soak them, rinse and blot the peppers dry before stuffing them.
  • WARNING: Wear rubber gloves when slicing and cleaning jalapeno peppers.
  • You can get real bad chemical burns if you don't!
  • Do not touch your eyes or suck your thumb after preparing peppers until after you have washed your hands real well, even if you do wear rubber gloves.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon, and seasonings, and mix well.
  • Stuff jalapeno halves generously with cheese mixture.
  • Roll tops in breadcrumbs, refrigerate for 10 minutes, and coat again with the breadcrumbs.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet, and bake, uncovered, in a preheated 300degF oven for 20 minutes for a spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium flavor, or 40 minutes for mild.
  • Serve with dipping sauces of choice or just plain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 195.1, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4.3

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