Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers

You get all the flavors of your favorite jalapeno poppers in these spicy, panko-breaded pan-fried cheese balls served with sour cream and chives.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs, beaten
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• ⅓ cup JIF® Creamy Peanut Butter
• 2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Major Grey's Chutney
• ½ cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.

Step 2

Place egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate small bowls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Chill on baking sheet 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat 2 inches oil to 350 degrees F in a 6-quart saucepan. Fry poppers 1 1/2-2 minutes each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt.

Step 4

Combine sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.