PEPPER POPPER FINGERS

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Our Test Kitchen had a hand in making these Halloween-inspired jalapeno poppers. They're baked instead of fried so making them is a snap. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 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 garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
12 medium jalapeno peppers, stems removed, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each pepper half. Dip tops of stuffed peppers into bread crumbs. , Place a small amount of ketchup at the end of each popper; top with a sliced almond to resemble a fingernail. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Shesha Lover
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These were the perfect appetizer for my Super Bowl party.


Devil BOY
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I made these for a party and they were gone in minutes.


Beatrix R
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I added some chopped bacon to the filling and it was amazing!


Akiya Teshe tube
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These were a little bland for my taste.


Randy Gunn
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I'm not a big fan of cream cheese, but these were still really good.


Cecelia Conner
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Saheed Barakat
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I would have liked more cream cheese in the filling.


Leopold Beckford
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I tried making these, but they didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I overcooked them.


Farman Ali112
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These were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Nickel Kipchumba
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Ahmad Ali malik
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ireane Coghlan
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I made these for my family and they were a huge success! The kids especially loved them.


Rahmat Zazai
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These pepper popper fingers were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.