Pepper Poppers
"These creamy and zippy stuffed jalapenos may be the most popular treats I make," asserts Lisa Byington of Port Crane, New York. "My husband is always hinting to me that I should prepare a batch."8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- Sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoonfuls into each pepper half. Roll in bread
- crumbs.
- Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake,
- uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes for spicy flavor, 25 minutes
- for medium and 35 minutes for mild. Serve with sour cream, dip or
- dressing. Yield: about 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts:-Added by System Jul 07-->Nutrition Facts: 3 poppers (calculated without sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing) equals 273 calories, 21 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 454 mg sodium,