Jalapeno (Oven baked) Poppers
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Cooking time: 25 minutes
I LOVE these appetizers and was so happy to know I could make them at home- without using a deep fryer! Now you can too! I combined several recipes & techniques to come up with this gem.
| Amount | Measure | Ingredients |
| 12 | whole | Jalapenos (with stem) |
| 8 | oz
| softened cream cheese |
| | Mozzarella Cheese |
| 2 | | eggs |
| 2 | Tbsp | milk |
| 1 | cup | fine breadcrumbs |
| | Cayenne, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Paprika |
To prepare:
Step 1) Heat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2) Slice each pepper in half lengthwise (do not remove stem)
Step 3) Remove seeds & ribs
Step 4) Rinse & Dry well
Step 5) Place on plate cover w/plastic wrap & microwave for 3 minutes
Step 6) Mix cream cheese, Mozzarella, ½ teaspoon each Cayenne & Cumin
Step 7) Fill the peppers with cheese mixture
Step 8) Beat eggs, milk. Add ½ teaspoon of: Cayenne, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Paprika
Step 9) Dip filled pepper in egg mixture, roll in breadcrumbs…pressing to coat.
Step 10) Place peppers, cut side up on lightly greased sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes
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