Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon bacon bits; 12 ounces jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved; 1 cup milk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 quarts oil for frying

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This is a recipe I made by taking the best of three or four popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don't last long. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Increase the recipe as necessary! Lots of tests helps to best figure out the way you like it. Be sure to wear rubber gloves while seeding the jalapeños -- they will burn.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 45 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 32

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

12 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon bacon bits

12 ounces jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved

1 cup milk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup dry bread crumbs

2 quarts oil for frying

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 32

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 15%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 110mg 5%

Total Carbohydrate 6.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 3.9g 8%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

Spoon this mixture into the jalapeño pepper halves.

Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls.

Dip the stuffed jalapeños first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each.

Allow the coated jalapeños to dry for about 10 minutes.

Dip the jalapeños in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs.

Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeño is coated.

In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C).

Deep fry the coated jalapeños 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown.

Remove and let drain on a paper towel.