Best 4 Bonnies Banana Pepper Poppers Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests asking for more? Look no further than Bonnie's Banana Pepper Poppers! These bite-sized treats combine the spicy kick of banana peppers with a creamy, cheesy filling, all wrapped in a crispy coating. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a fun family snack, these poppers are sure to be a hit with everyone. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have these delicious appetizers ready to enjoy in no time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BANANA PEPPER POPPERS



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Fresh Banana Peppers filled with a creamy cheesy spread and rolled into crispy crunchy breadcrumbs. These Baked Banana Pepper Poppers are a quick and easy favorite.

Provided by www.dailydishrecipes.com

Categories     Appetizers, Snacks and Small Bite Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces of cream cheese
8 ounces of shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon of finely minced garlic
3 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/4 teaspoon of paprika or cayenne pepper (paprika for more smokey flavor, cayenne for some more spice)
7 banana peppers
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs (whisked)
1 cup of bread crumbs (I used garlic and herb for some added flavor)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients together to get your cream cheese filling. Set aside.
  • Clean Your Banana Peppers with cold water. Set them aside to dry.
  • Once dry, slice the tops of each pepper. (just the top end) Next, slice the banana peppers in half lengthwise. Try to make as straight a cut as you can to end at the tip.Next scrape out all the little seeds. Do this part gently, because the banana peppers are fragile, you can easily split them or tear them.
  • Fill each banana pepper halve with cheese mixture.
  • Cover them and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Once chilled, dip the banana peppers into milk, then flour and set aside to dry about 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, dip them carefully into your beaten eggs, coating them entirely.
  • Transfer them immediately to the bread crumbs and gently coat them.
  • Transfer the bread crumb coated banana peppers to your baking sheet.
  • Put them into a 350 degree preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.

BANANA PEPPER POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: banana peppers, cream cheese, garlic, cheese, freshly ground cumin powder, panko, chive, fresh parsley, salt and pepper

Provided by Laddie Sidhu

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 banana peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin powder
1 tablespoon panko
chive
fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together (other than the chives and parsley).
  • Spoon the mixture into the peppers and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F until they are golden brown and the peppers are tender.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 mild banana peppers
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Remove pepper stems; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membranes; set aside. Combine the sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; stuff into pepper halves., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and, if desired, chili powder; pour over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until filling is cooked and set. Sprinkle with cheese if desired; return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

BOB'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is an awesome recipe for banana peppers stuffed with an Italian sausage mixture and baked in a delicious tomato sauce. We get requests to make them for the guys my husband works with all the time.

Provided by LISAPAV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 banana peppers
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 ½ cups bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
  • Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 122.6 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 2125.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe banana peppers: Look for peppers that are firm and have a deep yellow color. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Wear gloves when handling banana peppers: The oils from the peppers can irritate your skin, so it's best to wear gloves when you're cutting and seeding them.
  • Remove the seeds from the banana peppers: Use a small knife to carefully cut out the core of the pepper, removing all of the seeds. This will help to reduce the heat of the peppers.
  • Stuff the banana peppers with your favorite fillings: You can use a variety of fillings for your banana pepper poppers, such as cream cheese, sausage, bacon, or shrimp. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Coat the banana pepper poppers in bread crumbs or flour: This will help to create a crispy coating on the poppers.
  • Fry the banana pepper poppers until they are golden brown: Use a deep fryer or a large skillet with hot oil to fry the poppers. Cook them for a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the banana pepper poppers with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or marinara sauce are all great options.

Conclusion:

Banana pepper poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and they can be filled with a variety of different fillings to suit your taste. Whether you like them mild or spicy, there is a banana pepper popper recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty appetizer, give banana pepper poppers a try.

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