“I had never heard of these Fresno Poppers recipe before, but you can bet I won’t be forgetting about them after taking my first bite.”
These Fresno Poppers offer a delightful combination of sweet apricot preserves, creamy cheese, and a kick from tamed pickled jalapeños, all nestled in crunchy Tostitos scoops. They’re a fun and flavorful appetizer that’s easy to prepare.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tostitos Scoops Tortilla Chips | 1 (10 oz) bag |
| Cream Cheese (softened) | 1 (8 oz) block |
| Sour Cream | ¼ cup |
| Apricot Preserves or Jam | ⅓ cup |
| Tamed Pickled Jalapeños (chopped) | ⅓ cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- Arrange chips: Tightly arrange the Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are cup-side up.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, apricot preserves or jam, and chopped tamed pickled jalapeños. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Fill the chips: Use a spoon to scoop the filling into each tortilla chip, using about 1 tablespoon of filling per chip.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges of the filling are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm: Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven. Allow the Fresno Poppers to cool slightly before serving them warm. Enjoy these sweet and spicy bites!
