I really suck at this posting thing huh?! I didn't realize how long it's been since I last posted. Now that we are really close to my husband coming home, I stopped working and will be spending all my new free time packing. Hopefully I can also step it up on the postings. :)
I pulled out this recipe when we were gearing up for a football game. We didn't want a huge meal to worry about, only things we could pick up with our fingers and eat while jumping around screaming at the tv. These were great for just that. Plus they are much healthier for you than normal Jalapeno Poppers. No frying. No fatty cream. Just healthy delicious ingredients. I even had a skeptic try them and say they were just as good as the fried version. Now that's a gold star for healthy food!!
Skinny Baked Jalapeno Poppers
adapted from prevention rd
Ingredients:
10 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise
5 oz light cream cheese
5 medium scallions, green part only, sliced
2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar
1/2 cup egg beaters or egg whites, beaten
3/4 cup panko crumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar, and scallions in a medium bowl.
- Combine panko, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Fill peppers with cheese filling. Dip filled peppers in egg beaters, then into panko mixture, using a spoon to make sure all the seasonal doesn't fall to the bottom of the bowl.
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Line up filled peppers on sheet and lightly spray the peppers with a bit of cooking spray.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until golden and cheese is melty. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Makes 20 poppers.
Nutrition: (per popper) Calories 41, Fat 2.3g, Cholesterol 4mg, Carb 2.8g, Fiber 0.4g; Protein 2.5g
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