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.

Fakhar Butt
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These poppers are now a staple in my kitchen.


Tim Parks
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These poppers are so good, I could eat them every day.


Humaira Gilani
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I've made these poppers for my family and friends, and they all rave about them. They're a delicious and easy snack.


Latrell Smith
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These poppers are the perfect party food. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Brian Peacock
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I've also tried making these poppers with different types of cheese. My favorite is a sharp cheddar.


Fahad Brizzy
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I like to serve these poppers with a side of ranch dressing. It's the perfect dipping sauce.


Irwell
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These poppers are so easy to make. I can have them ready in under 30 minutes.


Subhan Ashraf
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I love the combination of ham, cheese, and jalapeño in these poppers. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Smile Mohamud
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I've made these poppers several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.


Andre Senquiz
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These Ham and Cheese Jalapeño Poppers were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.