Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Deep fried, breaded jalapeño pepper halves stuffed with cream cheese.
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Ingredients
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Jalapeño Poppers
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Stuffing and Breading
- 3
Stuff the Jalapeños
Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture until they are generously filled.
- 4
- 5
Bread the Jalapeños
Dredge each stuffed jalapeño half in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
Frying
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Serve the jalapeño poppers hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or a spicy salsa.