Jalapeño Bites

From: coleen114

On Aug 26, 2009

I'm giving 5 stars even though mine came out completely flat because I loved the flavor. I suspect my use of lowfat cream cheese was to blame for them not holding their shape, but they were still eaten up quickly. I used jarred jalapeno peppers and diced them, and instead of rolling in breadcrumbs I had a canister of tortilla crumbs that I thought complemented them. Next time, I may bite the bullet and use full fat cream cheese to see if they stay thick instead of wafer thin.

From: Sooz Cooks

On Jul 29, 2009

We were mixed on these for some reason in my house. My Dad and my Daughter LOVED them and wanted to make an entire meal from just these. I thought they were pretty good, but definitely needed more jalapenos and maybe something different than the breadcrumbs on the outside. My DH didn't like them but he doesn't count as he does not like anything where "cheese" is the primary ingredient in the recipe and the cheeses were the strongest flavor. I made a Mexi-Ranch dip with Ranch dressing and salsa mixed together to dip them in. I'll try these again using some of the suggestions written here, but these were overall a winner in my house!

From: Bergy

On Oct 3, 2004

Well I thought that these sounded good and the reviews looked good so away I went. I used 5 large hot jalapenos, finely miced, ran out of bread crumbs so substitited corn flake crumbs. There I sat with this bowl of doubtful texture and I thought NO WAY but I perservered. I put the mixture in the freezer for 15 minues to firm it up a bit,. Tried to shape some of them like Jalapenos and some just cookie shape. Oh ye of little faith - they bake perfectly, they do not run at all and mine, because they were a bit larger, took 20 minutes - served hot with salsa on the side. Wonderful. I am now testing if they will freeze well. Thank-you Hey Jude for a unique delicious, easy to make appetizer I love it! — posted Sep 5, 2004, Added notes: l took these out of the freezer, had them at room temperature for apprx 1 hour, put them in a pre heated toaster oven at 350F 10 minutes and they came out as perfect as the day they were baked. first -so Double thanks - Oh yes I served them with home canned mixed sliced peppers - some serrano, some Jalapeno, some anaheim etc. nice balance

From: Susie D

On Sep 6, 2004

As written the recipe is not hot at all, so don't be afraid to try these! I too doubled the jalpenos to kick it up. I was using seeded fresh jalapenos, if you are using canned peppers the called for amount might be fine. I followed one of the other reviewers suggestion & refrigerated the cheese mixture first to make it easier to work with. I used way less than the called for 2 cups of bread crumbs, next time I will start with 1 cup. The end result was a tasty treat that I will make again!! Thank you for posting such a wonderful, easy appetizer. This is one that could be thrown together for unexpected guests.