If you’re looking for a snack that’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally irresistible, these Fresno Poppers are about to be your new favorite appetizer. Inspired by Fresno, California, an area famous for its apricots, these bites deliver a whole lot of SoCal flavor in one cute little package. Whether you’re serving these at a game day get-together, holiday party, or casual weeknight hang, they’re guaranteed to disappear in the blink of an eye. You might even want to double the batch—trust us on this one!
The creamy base of the filling is made up of rich cream cheese and tangy sour cream. Then comes the sweet California fruitiness from some apricot preserves (if you’re in a pinch, other fruit jams would work here as well). Mix that in with some chopped pickled jalapenos for a little heat and your filling is ready to go. Pro tip: I like to use a cookie scoop to make loading up the scoops super easy. Once all your scoops are fully loaded, pop them in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they’re nice and crispy on the edges.
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz ) bag Tostitos scoops tortilla chips
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup apricot preserves or jam
- ⅓ cup tamed pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Tightly arrange chips on the sheets cup side up.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, apricot preserves, and chopped jalapenos until fully combined.
- Scoop filling into chips, about 1 tablespoon in each one.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or golden on the edges.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
