Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño poppers are a delicious appetizer for any gathering, that is if I don't eat them all before we leave the house. This recipe is a creation from my parent's kitchen and the secret ingredient is anchovy paste. You don't really taste the anchovy itself but it gives the dish a salty depth that compliments the cheese beautifully.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 24 poppers

Calories: 66 kcal per serving

Ingredients

12 - Jalapenos
8 ounces - cream cheese
½ cup - cheddar cheese
½ cup - parmesan cheese
¼ cup - blue cheese
½ cup - panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp - anchovy paste
1 tsp - red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°.
Slice the jalapeños down the middle creating two long pieces of pepper.
Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and the white membrane on the interior of the pepper.
In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, crumbled blue cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, and anchovy paste.
Once fully combined, scoop the filling into each halved Jalapeño.
Placed stuffed jalapeños on a cookie sheet and cook for 20 minutes or until the tops are slightly golden.
Let them cool off a little bit before serving.

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