Mexican Chicken & Potato Casserole

1 32-oz. pkg. frozen diced hash browns, thawed 1/2 med. onion, chopped 1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies, drained 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup red bell peppers, diced 1 16-oz. container sour cream 1 can condensed…

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Hoppin’ John

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell…

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Jalapeno Fudge

I guess it’s called fudge because of the way it looks when cut into squares. You’ll be surprised at how easy this is to make and how well people like it. They always ask for more.

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Jalapeno Corn Bread

Add some extra fire to boring corn bread. This recipe not only adds jalapenos, but for extra flavor and texture, it has creamed corn, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

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Stuffed Banana Peppers

6 to 8 large banana peppers 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 small tomato, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 to 2 jalapeƱo peppers, diced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 to 16 bacon slices Cut a slit lengthwise in each banana pepper, cutting to, but…

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