Jalapeno Poppers

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

12 jalapeños

6 ounces cream cheese (softened)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

¼ cup Panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon melted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes.

In a bowl mix cream cheese, garlic powder, cheddar cheese and chives (if using).

In a separate bowl, combine Panko crumbs and melted butter.

Fill jalapenos with the cheese mixture. Top with crumbs.

Place on a baking pan and bake 18-22 minutes or until golden.

Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 104 kcal
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 28 mg
• Sodium: 122 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 3 g