CHARMING CHERRY JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Created by EHOVE RECIPE CONTEST 2008 First Place Winner:
TYLER
STEPHENS
Ingredients:
8 oz package
cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4oz) shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
½ cup Charming Cherry Kiss Preserves
6 slices of bacon, finely minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 lb. fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
Directions:
1. Heat
oven to 300 degrees, grease 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan.
2. Combine all ingredients (except jalapeños and bread
crumbs)
and mix well - hands work the best!
3. Spoon about 2 Tbsp into each pepper half
4. Place in pan and sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
5. Bake uncovered:
20 minutes for spicy flavor
30 minutes for medium heat
40 minutes for mild kick
This is a cute
little appetizer or snack to serve at your next party or gathering.
Makes 20-30 poppers.
Cherry Jalapeño Poppers