Thai Peanut Stuffed Jalapeños

Ready in 30 minutes, these jalapeño poppers take on a Thai influence in a standout snack that’s right at home at either casual or dressed-up affairs.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

About 30 appetizers

can (26 oz) pickled whole jalapeño chiles, drained, rinsed

oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened

1/2

cup creamy peanut butter

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/3

cup honey roasted peanuts, finely chopped

With small sharp knife, cut each chile in half, leaving stem on one of the halves. Scoop out seeds; rinse chiles. Drain, cut side down, on paper towel.
Meanwhile, place cream cheese in resealable freezer plastic bag; seal. Cut 1/2 inch off one corner of bag; set aside. In small bowl, mix peanut butter and brown sugar. Spoon mixture into another resealable freezer plastic bag; seal. Cut 1/2 inch off one corner of bag.
Squeeze bag containing cream cheese to fill each chile half with about 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese; repeat with peanut butter mixture. Dip surface of peanut butter into chopped peanuts. Arrange stuffed jalapeños on platter; serve at room temperature.

Makes About 30 appetizers

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Look for jalapeños that say “en escabeche” on the label. This means they are pickled in a liquid of vinegar, onions and carrots. Some brands may not include this on the label, so just check the ingredient list on the can.

Try these warm. Prepare as directed; place on broiler pan in between indents to prevent the stuffed jalapeños from rolling while baking. Bake at 350°F 10 minutes or until warm. Cool slightly before eating.

The small end of a small melon baller works wonderfully to remove the seeds and hollow out the inside of the chiles.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Appetizer)

Calories 60

(Calories from Fat 40),

Total Fat 4 1/2g

(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 0mg;
Sodium 55mg;
Total Carbohydrate 4g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 3g),

Protein 2g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
1/2 High-Fat Meat;
0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Thai Peanut Stuffed Jalapeños

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens