Recipe
Appetizer
Pepper Poppers
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Pop some of these pepper poppers filled with a creamy and cheesy filling, served with an onion dip or ranch dressing!
Servings and Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened | ||
| 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | ||
| 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese | ||
| 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled | ||
| ¼ tsp. salt | ||
| ¼ tsp. chili powder | ||
| ¼ tsp. garlic powder | ||
| 1 lbs. fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded | ||
| ½ c. dry bread crumbs | ||
| sour cream, onion dip or ranch dressing, for dipping |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Beat together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, salt, chili powder and garlic powder. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each jalapeno pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for mild flavor.
- Serve with sour cream, onion dip or ranch dressing, if desired.