PEPPERONCINI FIRECRACKERS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pepperoncini Firecrackers image

My youngest daughter and I enjoy time in the kitchen together making these attractive appetizers. The "firecrackers" burst with chicken, cheese and pepperoncinis.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (24 ounces) pepperoncini, drained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 24 pieces
24 thin strips Monterey Jack cheese or pepper Jack cheese (about 1-1/2 inches x 1/4 inch x 1/8 inch)
24 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
Melted butter
48 whole chives, optional

Steps:

  • Remove 24 pepperoncini from jar; remove and discard stems and seeds. Drain peppers on paper towels. Stuff each with a piece of chicken and a cheese strip (cheese may need to be cut to fit in some peppers)., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface (keep remaining dough covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out). Spritz dough with butter-flavored spray. Repeat three times; stack sprayed phyllo dough. Cut stacks into four pieces, about 6-1/2 in. x 4-1/4 in. each., Center one stuffed pepper on one long side of each phyllo stack; roll up and twist the ends to seal. Repeat with remaining peppers and dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Drizzle butter over center of firecrackers. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Tie ends with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 2073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

L'EMIR MAHMOUD CHEHAB
c.l@gmail.com

I'm so glad I found this recipe. These Pepperoncini Firecrackers are a new favorite in my house.


Md Rakib Hossin
mh@gmail.com

These are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


given mulonga
m_g38@hotmail.co.uk

These are always a hit at parties. I always get requests for the recipe.


Samuel Jhone
js@hotmail.co.uk

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


Abdullah pathan
pathan.abdullah52@yahoo.com

These are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese.


satran shah
s.satran67@aol.com

I've tried making these with different types of peppers and they're all delicious. I love that I can customize them to my own taste.


Maya Karma
maya_k@hotmail.com

These are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Francisco Raymound
raymound_f@hotmail.com

I love the combination of the spicy peppers, cream cheese, and bacon. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Tagwaye Neh
n42@gmail.com

These are the perfect appetizer for any party.


Carissa Yates
carissa-y9@yahoo.com

These 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.


Michael Western
westernmichael91@gmail.com

I've made these several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Shaon Hasan
shaon14@gmail.com

These were a hit at my last party. Everyone loved them!


Saeed 786
saeed7@hotmail.com

I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these Firecrackers were just the right amount of heat for me. The cream cheese and bacon helped to balance out the spice perfectly.


Up roy
up.r79@hotmail.com

These are so simple to make, yet so incredibly delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Linda Mcdaniel
mcdaniel-l@yahoo.com

My family loved these Pepperoncini Firecrackers! They were the perfect appetizer for our party. The combination of the spicy peppers, cream cheese, and bacon was divine. They were easy to make and a huge hit with all our guests.