PORK & MANGO POPPERS

Pork & Mango Poppers image

????I'm a big fan of jalapeno poppers and was looking for some interesting flavors to use in them. These have a surprisingly sweet, savory and spicy combination. They are always the talk of the party! -Lee Evans, Queen Creek, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
16 large jalapeno peppers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place in a small bowl; stir in the mango, cheeses, cinnamon and cardamom., Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. Spoon pork mixture into pepper halves, a scant tablespoonful in each. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.