Sunday, April 13, 2008

Jalapeno Poppers

Be prepared to be the life of the party when you serve these babies...ooooh, man are they good.

INGREDIENTS:
Jalapeno peppers
Cream Cheese - whipped works great
Garlic (fresh cloves - minced)
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Chives
Prosciutto or Chorizo or Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Onions

PREPARATION:
Wash the peppers and slice them in half lengthwise cleaning out the seeds. Be careful not to cut them all the way but leave the stem part intact so they close back up again (sort of).
Mix cream cheese with garlic and other ingredients (except Prosciutto) and stuff jalapenos full
Wrap each pepper in once piece of prosciutto
Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until ham is crisp
Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes then enjoy

For a picture of pre-cooked chilis, see http://www.flickr.com/photos/climberdee/2412639048/

Additional comments: Poblano peppers can be used instead of jalapeƱo peppers. Chorizo or bacon can be used instead of prosciutto. Just cook the meat and mix inside instead of wrapping outside.

Alternative prep method...cut japalenos in half completely and stuff like little boats.

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