Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Big bite with a kick

Serves 3

INGREDIENTS:

6 fresh Jalapeno Chillis, cut lengthwise into halves, deseeded

6 whole Streaky Bacon Strips

1 Sun-dried Tomato, finely chopped

A handful of Breadcrumbs

75 g Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, softened at room temp

50 g Cheddar Cheese, grated

25 g Parmesan Cheese, grated

6 Mozzarella Mini Balls, pulled in halves

6 Fresh Basil Leaves, torn into pieces

Canola Oil, for deep frying

No salt needed as the bacon strips provide enough sodium.

Wear gloves. Cut the jalapeno into halves, lengthwise.

In a clean dry bowl, mix the softened cream, cheddar and parmesan cheeses, sun-dried tomato and basil. 

Put a half of mini mozzarella into the halved jalapeno bulb.

Stuff the cheese mixture into the jalapeno.

Drizzle with breadcrumbs.

Wrap the jalapeno the streaky bacon.

Secure the bacon with a toothpick. 

Deep fry in canola oil until the bacon is brown and crispy.

Serve immediately.