JALAPENO POPPER CHIPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
• Using either a food processor or a large zip-top bag and a rolling pin, crush chips until very fine. (If using two different flavors, do this separately.)
• Stem peppers, slice them lengthwise and remove seeds. (Tip: Consider using rubber gloves to protect your skin and eyes.)
• Mash together goat cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella, bacon, garlic powder and paprika. Fill peppers with the cheese filling.
• Set up three shallow trays for the breading process. In the first, add flour and season to taste with salt and pepper. In the second, whisk eggs and olive oil until combined. In third, add crushed chips. (Again, if doing two flavors, only add one at a time.)
• Coat the stuffed peppers first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and then in the chip crumbs. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Optional step: Drizzle with reserved bacon grease or more olive oil.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes (until lightly browned) or until cheese has started to ooze out.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar, chiles, peppers and 1/4 cup Parmesan until blended. Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, oil and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 min. or until golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Serve with chips or crackers.