Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients

• 5 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
• 2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Major Grey's Chutney
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
  or Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions

1. STIR jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.
2. PLACE egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate small bowls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Chill on baking sheet 1 hour.
3. HEAT 2 inches oil to 350° F in a 6-quart saucepan. Fry poppers 1 1/2-2 minutes each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt.
4. COMBINE sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.