PEANUT BUTTER JALAPENO POPPERS

Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers image

You get all the flavors of your favorite jalapeno poppers in these spicy, panko-breaded pan-fried cheese balls served with sour cream and chives.

Provided by Crosse & Blackwell

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Crosse & Blackwell®

Time 1h45m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
⅓ cup JIF® Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Major Grey's Chutney
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
Salt to taste
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

Stir jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.
Place egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate small bowls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Chill on baking sheet 1 hour.
Heat 2 inches oil to 350 degrees F in a 6-quart saucepan. Fry poppers 1 1/2-2 minutes each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt.
Combine sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 67.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g