Jalapeno Popper Bites (Delicious!)
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
30-60 Popper Bites
ingredients
- 8 -12 fresh jalapenos, depending on size (larger the better usually)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, Plain (Crunchy or regular)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (or more to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Sharp is ideal, but any will work)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 -2 cup oil, for frying
directions
- In a bowl, combine Cream Cheese, Cheddar and Mayo. Mix well and Set Aside.
- In a second bowl, combine bread crumbs and all seasonings (ingredients 3-8) Set Aside.
- In a third bowl, beat eggs. Set Aside.
- Cut end off each Jalapeño and slice into 1/4 inch thick round slices. (I keep the tips, not the ends, and make tiny versions of the bites but u can toss em also if u like.).
- Top each Jalapeño slice with a lump of cream cheese mixture, form the mixture and the slice into the shape of a gum drop or a short cylinder with the jalapeño being the bottom of it. The smoother the shape the prettier they turn out.
- *You can use as much of the filling as you like,.
- I usually do about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick depending on the width of the jalapeño slice.
- Dip each popper in eggs, then in breadcrumbs, make sure to cover very well in breadcrumbs and if you need to, double dip. ( if u get a lot of egg on it the first time u should not need to double dip.).
- Dry for 10 Mins before frying.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan to med/low, I do 4 on my stove and it's perfect, make sure there is enough to reach the top of your popper bites, you can not flip they or the filling comes out the top.
- Once the oil is up to heat, place prepared poppers in oil, jalapeño side down!
- Fry for 3-5 mins or until golden brown. If cream cheese comes out the top make sure to watch and remove that one ASAP so u don't lose filling.
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Place on paper towel to cool. Serve:
- YUM =).
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