Deconstructedjalapenopoppersballs Recipes

DECONSTRUCTED JALAPENO POPPERS BALLS

Steps:

• Mix softened cream cheese, jalapenos and salt together. (I often further chop the diced jalapenos, but that's a personal preference).
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to an hour.
• Roll approximately a tablespoon worth of the mixture into a ball, then roll in the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the rest of the cream cheese mixture.
• Beat the two eggs in a shallow bowl.
• Dip each coated ball into the egg and then roll again in the breadcrumbs.
• Line up the twice coated balls on a cookie sheet coated with cookie spray. I use parchment paper as well to help with clean-up.
• Refrigerate the finished balls for at least another hour, up to overnight.
• Cooked at 375 for 5-8 minutes. The crumbs should just start to brown and the coating crack a little, but the cheese should not be melting out.
• They hold up best if you let them sit for a couple minutes before eating.

JALAPENO POPPER MUMMIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, scallions and salt.
• Fill jalapeño halves with the cheese mixture, top each with bacon, and place on a plate or tray. Unroll the crescent rolls and pull apart into 4 rectangles. Pinch the diagonal perforation together and press lightly to make smooth. Cut each rectangle into 6 long strips.
• Wrap 2 pieces of dough around each stuffed pepper, leaving room for the eyes. Place the wrapped peppers about 2 inches apart on prepared pan and bake until golden and puffed, about 13-15 minutes.
• Remove poppers from oven and place 2 eyes on the opening towards the stem. Place on a platter and serve with ranch dressing.