Best 7 Dinner Poppers Recipes

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Dinner poppers, also known as bang bang shrimp, are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. These bite-sized shrimp are coated in a flavorful breading, deep-fried until golden brown, and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. They are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. This article will provide you with the best recipe for dinner poppers, so you can enjoy this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home.

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PEPPER POPPERS



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These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. -Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Spoon about 2 tablespoonfuls into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and peppers are heated through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, dip or dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DINNER POPPERS



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I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner? For this meal-in-one, I use poblanos for my husband and son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me. -Sherri Jerzyk, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon strips
4 chicken tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 poblano peppers
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on both sides. Cool slightly., Carefully cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove seeds. Fill each with 1 tenderloin; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and a strip of cream cheese. Close peppers; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, slit side up. Top with remaining cheddar cheese; bake until browned and peppers are tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

POPOVERS



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There are three secrets to great popovers: Make sure the pan is hot before you pour in the batter, fill each section not more than half full and no peeking while they're in the oven!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter for greasing pans
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek.

JALAPENO POPPERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

20 fresh jalapenos, 2 to 3 inches in size
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, slightly softened
1 pound thin (regular) bacon, slices cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • If you have them, slip on some latex gloves for the pepper prep. Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes (the source of the heat; leave a little if you like things HOT). Smear cream cheese into each jalapeno half and then wrap with a bacon piece (1/2 slice). Secure by sticking a toothpick through the middle. Place on the rack in the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. (You don't want the bacon pieces to shrink so much they start to squeeze the jalapenos.) If after 45 minutes the bacon doesn't look brown enough, just keep cooking until the bacon is sizzling.
  • Serve immediately, or they're also great at room temperature.

EASY TO SERVE CHICKEN PARMESAN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Be the hit of the party and feed a hungry crowd with these Chicken Parm Poppers! Everyone will love the crispy breaded outside and cheesy mozzarella inside. The cherry pepper gives it the perfect surprise kick and the marinara sauce on top balances the flavor.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 23

14 cherry peppers, whole pickled
14 balls mozzarella cheese
1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup milk
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ medium yellow onion, minced
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup bread crumbs
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
canola oil, for frying
2 cups marinara sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into quarters
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Drain and dry the pickled cherry peppers, then cut off the tops and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Place a mozzarella ball inside of each one.
  • Make the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  • Take a golf ball-size amount of the chicken mixture and pat it out flat in your palm. Place a stuffed cherry pepper in the center and wrap the chicken mixture around it until completely covered, rolling into a ball. Repeat with the remaining cherry peppers.
  • Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Prepare for frying: Add the bread crumbs to a medium bowl with the Parmesan, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Beat the eggs in a separate medium bowl. Add the flour to another medium bowl.
  • Toss a chicken meatball in the flour, then coat in the eggs, then roll in the bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Heat a large pan with ¼ inch (6 ml) of canola oil over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 400°F (200˚C).
  • Working in batches, fry the chicken meatballs for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown. Once finished, blot dry with paper towels and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
  • Dollop 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on each ball, then top with a piece of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75˚C).
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  • Enjoy!

DINNER POPPERS



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I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner? For this meal-in-one, I use poblanos for my husband and son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me. -Sherri Jerzyk, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon strips
4 chicken tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 poblano peppers
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on both sides. Cool slightly., Carefully cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove seeds. Fill each with 1 tenderloin; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and a strip of cream cheese. Close peppers; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, slit side up. Top with remaining cheddar cheese; bake until browned and peppers are tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BAKED POTATO POPPERS



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These crispy potato puffs unabashedly copy, but far surpass, the commercial brand found in the frozen section of your supermarket. Baked rather than deep-fried, they are perfectly crispy on the outside and meltingly soft on the inside. They will fool even the most die-hard tater tot fiend. You can't stop eating them. Panko bread crumbs are essential to the dish's success, providing the crispiest crunch. Excerpted from "Mad Hungry Cravings" by Lucinda Scala Quinn, Artisan Books, March 2013.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, with a rack in the middle position. Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to preheat. Peel and grate the potatoes, and transfer to a large bowl. Cover with boiling water by two inches. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Squeeze the potatoes to remove excess moisture, and transfer back to the large bowl. Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg yolk and fold into the potatoes.
  • Spread the panko on another rimmed baking sheet. With wet hands, pinch off tablespoons of the potato mixture, form into balls, and coat with the panko crumbs.
  • Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Quickly transfer the poppers to the baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake for about 30 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy. Serve with ketchup.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the poppers will taste. Look for brightly colored vegetables, firm cheese, and fresh herbs.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings, such as spinach and feta, mushrooms and Swiss, or ham and pineapple. You can also add spices or herbs to taste.
  • Make sure the filling is cold before assembling the poppers: This will help prevent the cheese from melting and making the poppers difficult to handle.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the wonton wrappers: This will help prevent the wrappers from tearing.
  • Seal the poppers tightly: Make sure the edges of the wonton wrappers are pressed together firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Cook the poppers until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the filling is cooked through and the wonton wrappers are crispy.
  • Serve the poppers immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Dinner poppers are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are easy to make and can be cooked in the oven or air fryer. With a little creativity, you can create endless possibilities for dinner poppers that will please everyone at your table.

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