Pepper Poppers Taste Of Home Recipes

PEPPER POPPERS (TASTE OF HOME)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon, and seasonings and mix well. Spoon about 2 tablespoonfuls into each pepper half and roll in bread crumbs.
• Place in a greased 13x9x2 inch 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.

AIR-FRYER PEPPER POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Spoon 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs., Spritz fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, place poppers in a single layer in basket. Cook until cheese is melted and heated through, 15-20 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream, dip or dressing.

JALAPENO PEPPER POPPERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine cheeses, bacon and seasonings.; mix well.
• Spoon about 2 Tbs. into each pepper half.
• Roll in bread crumbs.
• Place in a greased 15x10x1" baking pan.
• Bake, uncovered, 300 degrees for 20 minute for spicy flavor, 30 minute for med. and 40 minute for mild.
• Serve with sour cream or dressing.
• NOTES : When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. avoid touching your face. I omit the bacon in this recipe.

BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
• Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
• Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
• In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

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.

DINNER POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on both sides. Cool slightly., Carefully cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove seeds. Fill each with 1 tenderloin; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and a strip of cream cheese. Close peppers; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, slit side up. Top with remaining cheddar cheese; bake until browned and peppers are tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

MUMMY POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Beat the first 9 ingredients until blended. Spoon or pipe cheese mixture into pepper halves., Wrap puff pastry strips around pepper halves. Transfer wrapped peppers to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted, 30-40 minutes.