Pork Rind Jalapeño Poppers

You'll love these bold and unique appetizers for your next gathering! The jalapeños bring the heat, the cheese the cool and the pork rinds the bacon-y crunch. It's a trio of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds, finely crushed

• 10 Jalapeño peppers, stems removed

• 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. **Preheat:**

Set BBQ grill or oven to 400°F.

2. **Prep the Peppers:**

Slice one side of each jalapeño lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds.

3. **Make the Filling:**

In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth. Fill each pepper half with the mixture.

4. **Add the Crunch:**

Spread crushed pork rinds on a plate. Turn each filled pepper upside down and press the cream cheese side into the pork rinds to coat.

5. **Bake or Grill:**

Arrange peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

6. **Serve:**

Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside more Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds.