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Great new addition to a snack tray.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"crazyplantlady"},"reviewBody":"made last night with fresh peppers out of the garden - i had sweet banana, my husband had hungarian hot wax - delish!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jllove"},"reviewBody":"Forgot!  we also add garlic powder or salt!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AdrienneMetz"},"reviewBody":"I made these with hot banana peppers from my garden and they turned out GREAT. Can't wait to have them again. I did leave out the egg because of an allergy but they turned out just fine with out it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rube1234"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe yesterday with hot Hungarian Wax peppers from our garden.  Delicious!  Next time, I may try bacon instead of pepperoni, but I will definitely make them again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bearhead59"},"reviewBody":"I tried this last weekend for my sons birthday they went over great! 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Absolutely will make again - maybe with all the ingredients next time.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/31\/2012 18:45","GUID":"c640f25c48ac4258a2197e255336ff4a","MemberId":4094174,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"iquilt1","SubmittedDate":"07\/31\/2012 18:45"},{"Comment":"<p>I have made this a few times already, and will make it again.  If you like it HOT, leave the seeds in!   this is soooo good!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/11\/2012 15:33","GUID":"039526628ce54486b42551b777ff01b4","MemberId":5006686,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"weegeordies","SubmittedDate":"07\/11\/2012 15:33"},{"Comment":"<p>Great recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/06\/2017 17:07","GUID":"8726C5D0CBB04B72870B9562C0FCDC5A","MemberId":1079526,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rrpinin","SubmittedDate":"10\/17\/2011 10:19"},{"Comment":"<p>I made these with hot banana peppers from my garden and they turned out GREAT. Can&#39;t wait to have them again. 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But over all it was good.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2011 20:36","GUID":"3121f70a537848a19d164794eac68b45","MemberId":6068500,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"pursegirl","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2011 20:36"},{"Comment":"<p>I made this recipe yesterday with hot Hungarian Wax peppers from our garden.  Delicious!  Next time, I may try bacon instead of pepperoni, but I will definitely make them again!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2011 10:48","GUID":"fbcd30b0c0934e74800e365100d8695a","MemberId":1260707,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rube1234","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2011 10:48"},{"Comment":"<p>made last night with fresh peppers out of the garden - i had sweet banana, my husband had hungarian hot wax - delish!!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2011 18:46","GUID":"6c1ca3e0cab9448bad3ececf7c762048","MemberId":6064593,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"crazyplantlady","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2011 18:46"},{"Comment":"<p>this was excellent and so easy to put together,  would definitely make it again<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2011 13:36","GUID":"a11ec882433540b19d3ae72c9b8924dd","MemberId":5119131,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"superduper-cook","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2011 13:36"},{"Comment":"<p>Loved it. try it on the grill it is awesome<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"08\/03\/2011 21:20","GUID":"94554ce7f7fe4bf08a22d86e6c561440","MemberId":3579448,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jim10000","SubmittedDate":"08\/03\/2011 21:20"},{"Comment":"<p>Forgot!  we also add garlic powder or salt!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2011 17:19","GUID":"469d1fd564044e228e9d3679a628aa86","MemberId":1407405,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jllove","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2011 17:20"},{"Comment":"<p>We make this with jalapenos but use bacon instead of pepperoni and no egg.  We also use fiesta (mexican) cheese.  These are sooo good!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2011 17:19","GUID":"469d1fd564044e228e9d3679a628aa86","MemberId":1407405,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jllove","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2011 17:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2011 16:13","GUID":"45082DB23248461E876A56FD9D88BAB7","MemberId":953760,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"taylor@taylor123.com","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2011 16:13"},{"Comment":"<p>This really worked in a chicken recipe! My husband just loved them too!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2011 12:58","GUID":"b948169d9e974918b8ecadd4f018e36e","MemberId":4115053,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ElizabethCarolKnapp","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2011 12:58"},{"Comment":"<p>This one is a great way to combine a little fire with cheese in a finger food. Great new addition to a snack tray.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2011 12:18","GUID":"e4f3b76452234a93a2d27e54f2f6e949","MemberId":4847076,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Geri Greene","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2011 12:18"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Hot Pepper Pleasers"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hot Pepper Pleasers Recipe: How to Make It<\/title>\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hot-pepper-pleasers\/\" \/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Hot Pepper Pleasers Recipe: How to Make It","description":"Here's a real crowd-pleaser! The banana peppers pack a subtle punch, and the pepperoni adds spice. 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