Jalapeno Poppers

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 35 min

Makes 24 poppers

Super easy to make, these Jalapeño Poppers are great to serve during your favorite sports games – or as you watch the Olympics! Not a fan of spicy foods? Simply scrape out the seeds and this will calm down the heat.

ingredients

12 Whole, Fresh Jalapenos
2 Cup Cream Cheese
2 Dried Italian Seasonings Packets
2 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Box Panko Breadcrumbs

directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
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2. In a medium-sized bowl mix the cream cheese, dried Italian seasonings packets and sharp shredded cheddar (for this step I like to use my spatula, but you can also use beaters).
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3. To prep the jalapeños: First, cut the stem portion of the jalapeño off. Next, slice the jalapeños in the half lengthwise. The seeds and membranes make the jalapeño amazingly spicy. To remove them, hold your knife horizontally and cut right across the pepper. Be careful not to touch your eyes or anywhere around your face after handling jalapeno peppers!
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4. With a spoon, fill each pepper until the cheese mixture is gone. It will be approximately 1 tablespoon per pepper.
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5. Empty your breadcrumbs into a small bowl. Place each pepper, one at a time, into the breadcrumbs and press to allow the breadcrumbs to stick.
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6. Assemble the poppers on a baking sheet and cook for 15-25 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the pepper has wrinkled.