Ghost Pepper Jalapeño Poppers

 

Ghost Pepper Jalapeño Poppers

If you’re looking for a popular appetizer, try these ghost pepper jalapeño poppers!

Ingredients:

    • 10-12 jalapeno peppers
    • ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 Tablespoons Ghost Pepper Aioli (See previous blog post)
    • ½ Tablespoon honey
    • ½ cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

 

Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F
    2. Slice jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove all seeds. Wear gloves or ensure you wash your hands well after handling the peppers and seeds. Toss the peppers in olive oil and salt and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, cut side down, for 12-15 minutes or until the peppers are soft.
    3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, ghost pepper aioli, and honey until well blended. Fold in the shredded cheese.
    4. In a second bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the topping and set aside.
    5. Remove jalapeños from oven and flip each one over. Fill the cavity with the cream cheese mixture and top generously with the topping.
    6. Return filled jalapeños to oven and back for 8-10 minutes, until the cream cheese mixture is bubbling and the tops are browned (if tops are not yet browned, you can broil them for a few minutes to help crisp the topping). Serve warm.
            • CAUTION: USE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING GHOST PEPPERS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.