Buffalo poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for parties or game day snacks. With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior, these poppers are sure to be a hit. This recipe from Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade series combines the convenience of store-bought wonton wrappers with fresh ingredients and bold flavors to create a crowd-pleasing dish.
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JALAPENO PEPPER POPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Cut about 1/2-inch off the top each jalapeno pepper. Take the top pieces that you just cut off, cut the sides off and reserve, discarding the middle stem pieces. These will be used to plug the open end of each pepper to help keep the cheese from melting out. Using a straight peeler, scrape out the seeds and ribs from the inside of each of the peppers.
- Slice each cheese stick into pieces that are just slightly shorter than the jalapenos. Stuff a pepper with a piece of cheese. Take the reserved side pieces and place them into the open end of the pepper, covering the cheese and plugging the hole. Take a piece of bacon and wrap the pepper from the bottom end to the top end, making sure to secure the "plug" at the top end. Take a second piece of bacon and lay it down on a clean work surface. Roll up the pepper so that it is almost completely covered in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining peppers, cheese, bacon and toothpicks. Sprinkle each with chili powder.
- Place on the grill, cover and cook over indirect heat until the bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes, making sure to turn every 3 to 4 minutes.
- While the poppers are grilling, combine the sour cream, cream cheese and honey in a small bowl. Mix until well blended and serve with the poppers.
- Cook's Note: The poppers can also be made in the oven. Place the poppers onto a baking sheet fitted with a rack that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in a 400 F degree oven until the bacon is brown and crispy, 15 minutes.
LEBOO'S BUFFALO POPPERS - SEMI-HOMEMAKER RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the chicken tenders into cubes. Place the coating mix into a large bowl and add cubed chicken. Toss so that all of the chicken is evenly coated. Place the coated chicken onto a sheet pan and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Three minutes before the chicken comes out of the oven, combine hot sauce and honey in a large bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the hot sauce and mix to ensure all the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Place on a platter with a small bowl of ranch and/or blue cheese dressing.
BUFFALO POPPERS - FROM SEMI-HOMEMADE W/ SANDRA LEE
These looked so yummy on her show. I love they used honey instead of butter for a more healthful version of a classic. Note --- These are SUPER hot! I love spicy food and they were a bit spicy for me. Cut down the hot sauce/add extra honey if you're looking for a more "mild" flavor. :)
Provided by megs_
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the chicken tenders into cubes. Place the coating mix into a large bowl and add cubed chicken. Toss so that all of the chicken is evenly coated. Place the coated chicken onto a sheet pan and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Three minutes before the chicken comes out of the oven, combine hot sauce and honey in a large bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the hot sauce and mix to ensure all the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Place on a platter with a small bowl of ranch and/or blue cheese dressing.
POPOVERS
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 25m
Yield 6 popovers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Divide the oil among the cups of a 6-cup muffin pan. Place the pan in the oven until the oil is very hot, about 5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the flour, milk, eggs, garlic and peppercorn marinade seasoning and salt. Transfer the batter to a measuring cup to make it easier to pour into the muffin cups.
- Carefully, as the oil may pop or splatter, pour the batter about 1/3 the way up the sides of the muffin cups. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Refrain from opening the oven door or they will not rise properly. The popovers are done when they have more than tripled in size and are golden brown and crisp around the edges. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh chicken breasts. If you're using frozen chicken, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check that the chicken is cooked through by cutting into it and making sure that the juices run clear.
- For a crispier coating, double-coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve the buffalo poppers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Buffalo poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They're sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give these buffalo poppers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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