Veggie Chicken Cheese Poppers With Berry Sauce

Name: Veggie Chicken Cheese Poppers With Berry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened and cut up into cubes; 4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped fine; 1/2 cup kernel corn, drained well if canned (thawed if frozen); 1 green onion, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (we use Texas Pete); 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded fine; kosher salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; panko breadcrumbs, to coat (bread crumbs); Berry Sauce; 1/2 cup jam (blueberry or your choice); 2 tablespoons berry juice (cherry or your choice)

Servings: persons

8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened and cut up into cubes
4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 carrot, peeled and chopped fine
1/2 cup kernel corn, drained well if canned (thawed if frozen)
1 green onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons hot sauce (we use Texas Pete)
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded fine
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
panko breadcrumbs, to coat (bread crumbs)
Berry Sauce
1/2 cup jam (blueberry or your choice)
2 tablespoons berry juice (cherry or your choice)

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["In a large bowl, mix cheeses thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients except Panko. Chill for 10 minutes or so if necessary to form balls easier.", "TO BAKE: Heat oven to 425F degrees. Using the palms of your hands, roll the mixture into 1 1/2"" sized balls (keep them bite-sized). Roll each ball into the panko to coat evenly.", "Place each ball on a greased baking sheet (or use parchment or a silpat). Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a serving platter in a single layer. Serve with sauce.", "TO FRY: Place 1 cup flour, 3 eggs, and 1 1/2 cup Panko into 3 separate bowls. Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg and then the Panko. Set aside in a single layer (baking sheet works great).", "Heat a deep fryer (or large pot) filled with 2-3"" of vegetable oil to 350u00b0F Fry the poppers in batches (do not crowd them). Cook for 1-2 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.", "BERRY SAUCE: Heat jam and juice in a small saucepan. Simmer down to desired consistency (that of a dipping sauce). Serve sauce warm."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened and cut up into cubes, 4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine, 1 carrot, peeled and chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Veggie Chicken Cheese Poppers With Berry Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!