Baked Panko Encrusted JalapeÑo Poppers Recipes

BAKED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Fill each jalapeno pepper half with cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bread crumbs, respectively, and arrange peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until jalapenos are tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

BAKED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
• In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cumin, and cayenne.
• In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and 2 teaspoons of the Essence. In a shallow dish, combine the panko crumbs and remaining 4 teaspoons of Essence. In a third dish, combine the flour and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence. Spread 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture into the middle of each jalapeno half. One at a time, dredge in the flour, dip into the egg mixture, then dredge in the panko crumbs, pressing to coat. If necessary, repeat the process. Place the coated peppers, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is runny and the crust is golden, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately with cold beer.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

BAKED PANKO-ENCRUSTED JALAPEÑO POPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, grated cheddar, mayonnaise, and scallions until well combined. 3. Halve jalapenos lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Using a small spoon, fill jalapeno halves with cream cheese mixture. 4. Set up the breading station: Crack eggs in a bowl (preferably a shallow one) and stir to blend yolks and whites. Place Panko bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish. 5. Dip stuffed jalapeno halves into eggs,allowing excess liquid to drip off to avoid sogginess. Dip and roll around in panko until evenly coated. 6. Place breaded jalapenos on prepared baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. 7. Bake until filling is bubbly and tops are browned (broil at the end if necessary). This should take 25-30 minutes total.

JALAPENO POPPER DIP WITH PANKO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Mexican cheese blend, green chilies, jalapenos, bacon and 1/2 cup parmesan together and spread in a 2 quart baking dish.
• Mix panko, remaining parmesan and butter until incorporated, and sprinkle over top.
• Bake 20 - 25 minutes until top is lightly browned and bubbly.