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Pepper Poppers Recipe

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"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."

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8 Servings
Prep: 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 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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: 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, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Pepper Poppers published in Taste of Home August/September 1998, p64

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Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by badkitty

These are so good-way better than the frozen ones! So easy too, I love this recipe!

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2009 by justgottabezen

is this really spicy?

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2009 by justgottabezen

is this really spicy?

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2009 by VeraM

Wonderful! Love these even though they're not deep fried. The best ever!

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by ladyjanepr

These are wonderful and my brother went one step further and added some chopped pieces of shrimp...delicioso!

Jane Preston

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2009 by katejudy311

All I can say is YUM! My husband said this was my best appetizer, ever.So easy and so tasty. Thanks for the great recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2009 by charles coello

Excellent!!! Whenever we serve these they are a big hit, and never any leftover. The last time I made these for my son and his friends they ate them without baking them first.

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2008 by KWK3MOM3

These are amazing! I found this recipe in the magazine several years ago and I make them every 4th of July and when we have girls weekends. Everyone says they are the best they ever had!

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