Pepperoncini Poppers
Guests won't be ale to stop from popping these cheesy filled pepperocinis into their mouths while mingling at your party! Bacon lends a slightly smoky flavor.—Connie Barszcz, Elmvale, Ontario24 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jar (32 ounces) pepperoncini, drained
Directions
- In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
- to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons
- drippings. Saute onion in the drippings.
- Transfer to a small bowl; add cheeses and bacon. Stir until blended.
- Stuff pepperoncinis with cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving.
- Yield: about 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 77 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 337 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.