Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers

You get all the flavors of your favorite jalapeno poppers in these spicy, panko-breaded pan-fried cheese balls served with sour cream and chives.

Ingredients

• 5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.3333333333333333 cup JIF® Creamy Peanut Butter
• 2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Major Grey's Chutney
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps

1. Stir jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Combine sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.