Pimento cheese poppers

These pimento cheese poppers are a tasty and easy appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. Made with creamy pimento cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, these poppers are a crowd-pleaser. They can be made ahead of time and baked right before serving for maximum convenience.

Ingredients:

PIMENTO POPPERS

1 batch pimento cheese, preferably cold from the fridge

⅔ cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 ½ cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs

vegetable or canola oil for frying, you will need a few inches in a saucepan

JALAPEÑO RANCH

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced

1 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup milk

3 tablespoons fresh chives or 1 tablespoon dried chives

2 tablespoons fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed

1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika