Easy Entertaining Jalapeno Poppers Food

EASY ENTERTAINING: JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Cut stem ends off of each pepper and then cut in half lengthwise
• Use knife to scrape out and remove all ribs and seeds
• In a medium sized mixing bowl mix together cream cheese and apricot preserves (I used a power hand mixer)
• Place mixture in a zipper storage bag and seal
• Clip off corner and use like a pastry bag to squeeze the filling into each jalapeno half
• Stack up 6-8 slices of prosciutto and then cut them lengthwise into 3 or 4 strips
• Wrap a thin slice of prosciutto around each jalapeno half (no need to be perfect, however you get it on will work)
• Place on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes until prosciutto is crispy and peppers are soft

BAKED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Fill each jalapeno pepper half with cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bread crumbs, respectively, and arrange peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until jalapenos are tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
• Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
• Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
• In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

EASY JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Brown and drain sausage. Set aside to cool a little.
• Cut jalapenos in half length-wise and clean out middle stuff and seeds.
• In a bowl, squish together the cream cheese, sausage, and a few shakes of garlic powder (to your own taste).
• Stuff each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
• Place the jalapenos on a cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. They are done when they are beginning to brown on the top.
• Enjoy!

JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Cut jalapenos in half and remove seeds and veins.
• (Use gloves to work with peppers).
• Fill jalpenos with cream cheese and wrap a slice of bacon around each one.
• Secure with a toothpick.
• Bake at 425 degrees until bacon appears to be done, about 15-20 minutes.

EASY JALAPENO POPPER DIP OR SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until blended (cream cheese thru jalapeno peppers); spread into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; top with bread crumbs.
• Bake at 400* until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.