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Texas Firecrackers

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This Greek bread features Salad peppers -, Monterey jack cheese w/peppe, & boned chicken brea, Phyllo pastry; thawed. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 2390.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Greek bread features Salad peppers -, Monterey jack cheese w/peppe, & boned chicken brea, Phyllo pastry; thawed. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 Pepperoncini Salad peppers -
  • 6 ounce Monterey jack cheese w/peppe
  • 1 Skinned & boned chicken brea
  • 24 Frozen Phyllo pastry; thawed
Directions
  1. 1
    Butter-flavored cooking spra 48 Fresh long chives; (optional
  2. 2
    garnish. Remove and discard stems and seeds from peppers; drain thoroughly on paper towels. Stuff each pepper with 1 piece Monterey Jack cheese and 1 piece chicken; set aside. Spray both sides of phyllo sheets with cooking spray; stack. Cut stacked phyllo in half lengthwise and then crosswise. Place 1 pepper on each phyllo stack, at one long end. Starting with long end, roll phyllo around pepper. Twist ends to seal. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and stuffed peppers. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Tie twisted ends of pastry with chives, if desired. Serve immediately. dozen. * 24 (2-inch) banana peppersmay be substituted for pepperoncini salad pepeprs. Roast peppers at 400 degrees until charred (about 12 minutes). Cool completely; remove and discard stems and seeds. ** You may slice the green portion of green onions lengthwise and substitute for chives. NOTE: Unbaked Texas Firecrackers may be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To serve, bake as directed, and tie with chives, if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2390.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 111.5g172%
Saturated Fat 45.2g227%
Cholesterol 152.8mg51%
Sodium 2576.0mg108%
Total Carbohydrate 288.6g97%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g98%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 70.6g142%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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