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Jalapeno Poppers with Cream Cheese- No fry recipe

Aanchal Gupta
A baked,easier and low fat version of the traditional fried jalapeno poppers. Frozen puff pastry makes it a very easy recipe to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Party Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 13 -14 poppers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box puff pastry 2 sheets, thawed according to directions on box.
  • 11-12 Jalapenos washed and slit in half.Remove stems and seeds.

For the filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 package
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend/Pepperjack cheese or any other cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp chopped red onions
  • 1/2 tsp minced Garlic or 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Minced Green chilies/Jalapenos optional
  • 1/2 cup milk for brushing on top as glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Put parchment paper on a baking tray or grease a tray, lightly
  • Mix the ingredients for the filling and stuff the Jalapenos with the cheesy filling.
  • After the puff pastry sheet has thawed, roll with a rolling pin to 12"x 12".
  • Brush Milk all over the puff pastry.
  • Cut into 3/4" to 1" strips with knife.
  • Roll the strips over the jalapenos, overlapping each time, being careful that the jalapeno is covered.
  • Seal the edges and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with more milk and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with shredded carrots and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Please wear Gloves when deseeding Jalapenos. If puff pastry becomes soft while handling, put it back in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
You can use eggs to glaze, it will give a better shine, I used milk though.
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