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Jalapeno Popper Cups

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"Didn't have enough Jalapenos to make full out poppers, but improvised for a creamy and spicy appetizer. You'll want to eat them right away, but they will be molten hot so be careful!!" — Jessina

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Original recipe makes 12 cups Change Servings

12 mini phyllo tart shells
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
bacon bits

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Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place phyllo cups onto a baking sheet.
Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and hot sauce in a bowl. Spoon mixture into phyllo cups. Sprinkle bacon bits on top. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 19, 2010

I took the suggestion of using individual tortilla chips. I used Tostitos scoops. They were perfect .

—Janet

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 02, 2011

These were just so so to me. Not bad, not great.

—dstrickland75

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Apr 09, 2010

I thought 2 jalapenos would be too hot, but it needed both. I also found it needed a little garlic salt as it was a lacking a little something. I usually love phyllo shells, but for this recipe, I think I would bake on individual tortilla chips next time. A wonderful foundation...and the mixture was even better after refrigerating for a few days. The bacon is a great bonus (I used real instead of bacon bits). Thanks for a fun idea!

—Kathleen

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Mar 15, 2010

Pretty, Simple, Tasty! I made as stated and put them in mini muffin tins. I also added shredded imitation crab meat (1 cup) so this made 18 filled tarts for me. The crab meat and the peppers were great together and very attractive and gave it a little more filling. They were gone in an instant. Can't wait to serve them again.

—COOK471

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Jan 03, 2011

BIG HIT!!!!!!!!!!! I put the mix in a sandwhich baggy and snipped the cornor to pipe the mix in to make it easier and so that I wouldnt break the shells.

—TiffanyWV

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Dec 29, 2010

We LOVED these! The only phyllo shells I can buy come in packs of 15. I doubled this recipe for 60 tarts and had just enough filling. It can be a bit tedious filling the shells, so next time (and yes, there will be a next time) I'll pipe the filling in. I made these ahead of time w/no issue. We didn't use them all, so I froze the extras in the Phyllo tart trays in a Ziploc for future use. Good stuff! Surprisingly, I actually preferred the tray I made bacon-less to the ones topped w/bacon bits. THANKS, for a great appetizer recipe, Jessina!

—lovestohost

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Mar 08, 2010

Awesome recipe! I ended up using phyllo cough and using a regular side cupcake pan. Therefore, I doubled the recipe. I also added more Jalapeno's. Everyone LOVED this recipe! Will make many more times. Thanks for sharing.

—Nurse11

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Jul 06, 2010

These were so easy and EVERYONE loved them! I even had 3 people ask for the recipe before I left the party! Anything with less than 6 ingredients is on my list of the best recipes to have, and with the rave reviews, you can count on me doing this one over and over again! I made the filling the day before and kept it in the fridge overnight. I took it out to get to a "spreadable room temp" and just before the party popped it in the oven! EASY!!!

—Pamela

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Nutrition

Calories
81 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
17 mg
6%

Fat
6.2 g
10%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
3.2 g
6%

Sodium
153 mg
6%

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

Nutritional Information

Jalapeno Popper Cups

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 81
Calories from Fat: 56

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g 10 %
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
Cholesterol 17mg 6 %
Sodium 153mg 6 %
** Potassium 23mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 3.2g 6 %
Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C 3 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.