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Jalapeno Popper Recipe

With football season approaching, these lightened-up, baked Jalapeno Poppers will make the perfect party appetizer.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 12 Jalapeno peppers (sliced in half lengthwise)
  • 4.5 oz light cream cheese
  • 5 medium scallions (green part only, sliced)
  • 2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar (I used Cabot 50%)
  • 1/2 cup egg beaters or egg whites (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup Panko crumbs*
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • Spray oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Wearing rubber gloves, cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.
  3. Combine cream cheese, cheddar and scallions in a medium bowl.
  4. Combine panko, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
  5. Fill peppers with cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula.
  6. Dip peppers in egg beaters.
  7. Place pepper in panko mixture, using a spoon to make sure all the seasoning doesn't fall to the bottom of the bowl.
  8. Spray a baking pan with oil spray. (I lined my pan with parchment for easier cleanup)
  9. Lightly spray the peppers with a little more oil spray.
  10. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until golden and cheese oozes out. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Serve hot.
  11. *I used 1/4 cup more panko to make it easier to coat, then I was left with 1/4 cup which was tossed and not calculated in the nutritional info.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2poppers Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3.5g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2.5g (4%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Serving 2poppers
Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3.5g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.