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Pork & Mango Poppers

Name: Pork & Mango Poppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 32 appetizers.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 medium mango, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 16 large jalapeno peppers; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

32 appetizers

????I’m a big fan of jalapeno poppers and was looking for some interesting flavors to use in them. These have a surprisingly sweet, savory and spicy combination. They are always the talk of the party! —Lee Evans, Queen Creek, AZ

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Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
16 large jalapeno peppers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place in a small bowl; stir in the mango, cheeses, cinnamon and cardamom.
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. Spoon pork mixture into pepper halves, a scant tablespoonful in each. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Test Kitchen tips

The sweet-savory combination of these poppers will be the talk of your party.

If you like more heat, use spicy pork sausage.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 popper: 55 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.