Jalapeno Poppers with Red Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese – Bonnie's Jams

Ingredients

• 12 to 15 medium jalapenos
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded aged, sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbs. Bonnie’s Jams Red Pepper Jelly
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper, divided
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 to 2 quarts neutral oil for frying (such as canola)