Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 35
Yield: 35 servings

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

5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup JIF® Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Major Grey's Chutney
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
Salt to taste
1 cup sour cream
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.