Louisiana Poppers

Louisiana Poppers
10 min.
10
219kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delicious side dish that packs a punch, Louisiana Poppers are the perfect choice! These bite-sized treats are an irresistible combination of spicy and savory flavors, making them an ideal addition to any gathering or casual family dinner. With just a little preparation, you can create a dish that's sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

The star ingredients in these poppers are the creamy jalapeño goodness and savory ground pork sausage, all encased in a crispy, buttery cracker crust. Each popper is a flavor explosion, with the cream cheese providing a rich and velvety contrast to the zesty jalapeños and the satisfying crunch of the cracker coating. You'll love how easy they are to make, taking only about 10 minutes of prep time before they go into the oven to bake to perfection.

Not only are Louisiana Poppers a crowd-pleaser, but they also offer versatility for home cooks. With a simple variation that substitutes pickled jalapeños, you can tailor the recipe to suit your taste preferences or the ingredients on hand. Whether served as an appetizer at your next party or as a tasty side at dinner, these poppers are bound to be a hit with everyone around the table!

So roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive into making these spicy, cheesy delights that are sure to spice up your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  •  sleeve round buttery crackers crushed
  • oz cream cheese jalapeño poppers frozen
  • lb sausage meat 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Divide sausage into 10 equal portions; press 1 portion around each popper, covering completely.
  2. Roll in cracker crumbs.
  3. Place on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan.
  4. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
  5. Drain briefly on paper towels.
  6. Cut in half before serving.
  7. Homemade Variation: Substitute 2 (7-oz.) cans pickled whole jalapeo peppers, drained, for frozen poppers.
  8. Cut stem ends off each jalapeo pepper.
  9. Remove and discard seeds and membranes.
  10. Place 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened, in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag, and snip a small hole in 1 corner of bag. Pipe cream cheese into hollowed peppers. Cover stuffed peppers evenly with sausage as directed, making sure each pepper is completely covered by sausage so that cheese is sealed inside. Continue preparing and baking stuffed peppers as directed in Steps 1 and
  11. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Poppers Cream Cheese Jalapeos and La Costea Green Pickled Jalapeo Peppers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein15.16%
Fat82.19%
Carbs2.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.5
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.0134782647795%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.75kcal
10.94%
Fat:19.91g
30.62%
Saturated Fat:8.59g
53.67%
Carbohydrates:1.44g
0.48%
Net Carbohydrates:1.44g
0.52%
Sugar:0.88g
0.97%
Cholesterol:55.57mg
18.52%
Sodium:362.34mg
15.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.26g
16.52%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.84%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.75%
Phosphorus:86.32mg
8.63%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.58%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.33%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.26%
Vitamin A:338.61IU
6.77%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.37%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.35%
Potassium:142.79mg
4.08%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.93%
Iron:0.54mg
3.01%
Selenium:1.96µg
2.81%
Calcium:26.54mg
2.65%
Magnesium:8.45mg
2.11%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.94%
Copper:0.03mg
1.72%
Source:My Recipes