Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers
Description
You get all the flavors of your favorite jalapeno poppers in these spicy, panko-breaded pan-fried cheese balls served with sour cream and chives.
Ingredients
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5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1/3 cup JIF® Creamy Peanut Butter
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2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Major Grey's Chutney
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1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
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1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
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Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
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Salt to taste
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1 cup sour cream
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3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Directions
1
Stir jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.
2
Place egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate small bowls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Chill on baking sheet 1 hour.
3
Heat 2 inches oil to 350 degrees F in a 6-quart saucepan. Fry poppers 1 1/2-2 minutes each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt.
4
Combine sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.