HAM AND CHEESE JALAPENO POPPERS

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 16 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces thick-cut ham, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup chopped pickles
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash paprika
8 jalapenos, stemmed, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
5 cups buttery crackers, such as Ritz, ground in a food processor
Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, ham, Swiss, mozzarella, pickles, mustard, cayenne and paprika in a medium bowl.
  • Stuff the jalapeno halves with the filling and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Set up 3 bowls. In the first, mix together the flour with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of pepper. In the second, beat the eggs with the milk, a pinch of salt and a few cracks of pepper. In the third, place the cracker crumbs.
  • Coat the stuffed peppers first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture and then in the cracker crumbs.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-frying thermometer registers 365 degrees F.
  • Fry the stuffed jalapenos in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per batch. Alternatively, you can bake the poppers in the oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Garfield Wright
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Overall, these poppers were a great appetizer. They were easy to make, delicious, and a hit with my guests.


sushant pokhrel
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These poppers were a little bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.


nichole kennedy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the poppers turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.


HADI ALI
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These poppers were easy to make and they turned out great. I would definitely make them again.


Kota
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I'm not usually a fan of poppers, but these were really good. The ham and cheese were a great combination and the jalapeños added just the right amount of spice.


Chitina Thapiliya
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I made these poppers for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them, even the kids.


kira mahosky
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These poppers were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best poppers he's ever had.


Chandpur Telecom
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I've made these poppers several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Savannah Woods
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these poppers were the perfect amount of heat. They were also very cheesy and flavorful.


fagbuaro wale
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These poppers are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Mazhar Abbasi
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I made these poppers for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Namara Joan
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The combination of ham, cheese, and jalapeños is perfect. The poppers are spicy but not too hot.


Gunther Naude
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I love that these poppers can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


M qasim M qasim
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I've made these poppers several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


SaMeR SAMIR
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These poppers were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.