Sweet Heat Jalapeno Poppers Food

SWEET HEAT JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut each jalapeno lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape the seeds and membranes out of the halves. Place jalapeno halves on the prepared baking sheet.
• Combine cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Stuff jalapeno halves with the mixture. Wrap each jalapeno with a strip of prosciutto.
• Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are slightly softened and cheese is lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile whisk apricot preserves, water, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and keep sauce warm.
• Place jalapenos on a serving platter and drizzle apricot sauce on top.

SWEET & SPICY JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cheeses until blended. Spoon into pepper halves. Wrap a half-strip of bacon around each pepper half., Combine brown sugar and chili seasoning; coat peppers with sugar mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° until bacon is firm, 18-20 minutes.

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.

SOUR CREAM-AND-ONION JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the onion to a bowl and add the sour cream, cheese spread, mozzarella, chives, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine; season with salt.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture in each jalapeno half. Put the potato chips in a large resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin to make coarse crumbs.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Whisk the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl. Combine the crushed chips with the paprika in a third bowl. Dredge each stuffed jalapeno in the flour, turning to coat, then dip in the egg mixture and coat with the potato chips, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, filling-side up, and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Try serving these poppers with a splash of malt vinegar.

JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• If you have them, slip on some latex gloves for the pepper prep. Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes (the source of the heat; leave a little if you like things HOT). Smear cream cheese into each jalapeno half and then wrap with a bacon piece (1/2 slice). Secure by sticking a toothpick through the middle. Place on the rack in the baking sheet.
• Bake until the bacon is sizzling and done, 1 hour 15 minutes. Serve immediately, or they're also great at room temperature.

JALAPENO POPPERS I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Stuff jalapeno halves with the mixture.
• Whisk together eggs and milk in a small bowl. Place crushed corn flake cereal in a separate small bowl.
• Dip each stuffed jalapeno half into the egg and milk mixture, then roll in corn flake cereal to coat.
• Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and lightly browned.

JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Pour 2 inches oil into a large, heavy pot. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 400 degrees.
• Meanwhile, cut a 1-inch slit lengthwise down one side of each jalapeno to create a pocket. Leaving stem intact, scrape out seeds, if desired, for less heat. Spoon cream cheese into cavities of jalapenos.
• Whisk together flour, beer, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Working in batches, dip jalapenos into batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully add to hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. (Be sure to keep oil temperature between 375 degrees and 400 degrees.) Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Serve with blue cheese dressing or sour cream.