Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped in Prosciutto
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Discover the perfect blend of heat and richness in Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped in Prosciutto. Halved jalapeños stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and chives, then wrapped in delectable prosciutto slices. The poppers are then topped with a crunchy panko topping infused with smoked paprika. Accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce featuring sour cream, mayo, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest, these poppers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines spicy, salty, and creamy flavours.
Cooking Methods
- Baking
Serves
2Prep Time
20 minutesCooking Time
20 minutesIngredients
For the Filling:
- 6 jalapeños, deseeded and halved lengthwise
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) cream cheese
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) mozzarella, grated
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) Parmesan, grated
- 20 chives, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ml lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Panko Topping:
- 5 ml (1 tsp) butter, melted
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) panko crumbs
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Finish:
- 70 g Food Lover’s Market Prosciutto Crudo, halved
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) sour cream
- 10 ml (2 tsp) mayonnaise
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 5 ml parsley, finely chopped
- 2 ml lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180˚ C and prepare an oven tray with baking paper.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, chives, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- In a small pot, melt the butter. Add the panko crumbs, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese filling and sprinkle with the panko topping. Wrap each half with the prosciutto and place on the prepared oven tray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, honey, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Mix well and enjoy alongside the crispy poppers!
