The Best Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
These jalapenos stuffed with pimento cheese make the best appetizer and give a little kick!
Equipment
- cheese grater
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese Cracker Barrel brand, if available
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 ounces chopped pimentos
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 12-13 fresh jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash and cut all the jalapenos lengthwise.
- Scrape out all the seeds.
- Combine the cheeses, pimentos, mayonnaise and salt. Mix well.
- Stuff all the jalapeno halves with the cheese mixture.
- Combine panko crumbs and melted butter.
- Dip the stuffed jalapenos onto the crumbs to top each one.
- Place on a foiled baking sheet and place in oven.
- Cook for 20 minutes.
- If desired, place under broiler for a minute to get topping super crispy. But watch carefully!
- Enjoy your poppers!