Ingredients

  • 5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup JIF(R) Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell(R) Major Grey's Chutney
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST(R) All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
  • Crisco(R) Pure Peanut Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Method

  • Stir jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.
  • Place egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate small bowls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Chill on baking sheet 1 hour.
  • Heat 2 inches oil to 350 degrees F in a 6-quart saucepan. Fry poppers 1 1/2-2 minutes each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt.
  • Combine sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.