Spicy Jalapeno Bites

Bread crumbs encase a filling of jalapenos, hot sauce, Parmesan, and cream cheese to make these spicy jalapeno bites.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (Optional)
• 2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 (8 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix to form a paste. Shape into balls and roll in bread crumbs until breading is about 1/4 inch thick. Place balls on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or freeze in a resealable plastic bag for later.