PEPPER POPPER FINGERS

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Our Test Kitchen had a hand in making these Halloween-inspired jalapeno poppers. They're baked instead of fried so making them is a snap. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
12 medium jalapeno peppers, stems removed, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each pepper half. Dip tops of stuffed peppers into bread crumbs. , Place a small amount of ketchup at the end of each popper; top with a sliced almond to resemble a fingernail. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.