Name: Flamin’ Hot Jalapeño Poppers (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 12 Jalapeño peppers; 8 oz Cream cheese-softened; 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 tbsp Pickled jalapeño juice; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 Large eggs-beaten; 1 cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 cups Vegetable oil-for frying

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A crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring jalapeños stuffed with a creamy cheese filling, coated in a spicy breading, and baked or fried to golden perfection.

Total 45 min

Serves 24

Steps 9

Ingredients 14

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Jalapeños
12 12 Jalapeño peppers
Filling
8 oz 227 g Cream cheese-softened
cup 113 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 57 g Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tbsp 15 mL Pickled jalapeño juice
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
2 2 Large eggs-beaten
1 cup 120 g Panko bread crumbs
Oil
2 cups 473 mL Vegetable oil-for frying

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare oil for frying.
Cut Jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves!
In a medium bowl, combine all Filling ingredients and mix well.
Stuff each jalapeño half with the Filling mixture.
In a shallow dish, combine all Breading ingredients except eggs and panko.
In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third, place the panko bread crumbs.
Dredge each stuffed jalapeño in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with panko bread crumbs.
If baking: Place poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. If frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.