Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- 2 quartsoil for frying
vegetable, canola, and peanut are great for deep frying
- 12fresh jalapeños
- 8 ozcream cheese
softened
- 1 cshredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 ozreal bacon bits
or 6 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspworcestershire sauce
- 1 tspdried chives
or fresh, chopped
- 1 cflour
- 1 cmilk
- 1 citalian breadcrumbs
- 2 tsppaprika
Directions
Preparation
- 1
Wash and dry jalapeños.
- 2
Slice each jalapeño lengthwise, making sure the stem is intact on both halves. Scoop out seeds and ribs.
- 3
Preheat 2 quarts of cooking oil to 375°F.
- 4
Add paprika to breadcrumbs and combine.
Prepare the filling and poppers
- 1
In a large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, chives, and bacon.
- 2
Using a spoon, fill the hollowed out jalapeños with cheese mixture.
- 3
Arrange the dredge assembly line starting with the 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, and 1 cup Italian bread crumb mixture.
Dredge and cook the poppers
- 1
One by one, start by dipping stuffed jalapeños in milk, then into the flour mixture.
- 2
Allow 10 minutes for the jalapeños to dry.
- 3
Next, dip each jalapeño again in milk, then roll wet jalapeños into the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill and firm up the breading.
- 5
Finally, working in small batches, deep-fry your coated jalapeños until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to cool for about 5 minutes.
- 7
Serve warm and enjoy!
Jalapeño Poppers
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About this Recipe
Ready to make the ultimate party appetizer? These crunchy, creamy jalapeño poppers are packed with flavor and perfect for any gathering, delivering a satisfying bite every time.
What makes these poppers truly special is the irresistible combination of zesty fresh jalapeños, a rich filling of softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar, savory bacon, and a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb coating. This ensures every bite delivers a satisfying textural contrast and an explosion of classic, comforting flavors that will have everyone asking for more.
You can expect a delightful balance of vibrant heat from the jalapeños with the cool, tangy creaminess of the cheese filling. Each popper offers a wonderfully crispy exterior thanks to the seasoned flour, milk, and breadcrumb coating, giving way to a tender, cheesy center with irresistible hints of smoky bacon. They are designed to be a decadent and satisfying finger food, making them an instant crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.
While this recipe shines as written, you have choices when selecting your frying oil: vegetable, canola, and peanut oils are all great options for deep frying. For the bacon component, you can use convenient real bacon bits or, for a more robust flavor, opt for freshly cooked and chopped bacon slices.
These jalapeño poppers are the quintessential appetizer or finger food, guaranteed to be a hit at parties, game nights, or as a special treat for friends and family.