baked spicy bites
Crispy, cheesy, and a little bit spicy, these baked jalapeno poppers are a healthier take on a classic appetizer.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large jalapeno peppers sliced in half lengthwise
- 70.87 g light cream cheese
- 5 medium scallions green part only, sliced
- 56.7 g shredded low fat sharp cheddar
- 0.5 cup egg beaters or egg whites beaten
- 0.5 cup panko crumbs
- 0.125 tsp paprika
- 0.125 tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp chili powder
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- spray oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Wearing rubber gloves, 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, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
- Fill peppers with cheese filling using a small spoon or spatula.
- Dip peppers in egg beaters or egg whites.
- Place pepper in panko mixture, using a spoon to ensure coating.
- Spray a baking pan with oil spray. Lining with parchment paper is recommended for easier cleanup.
- Lightly spray the coated peppers with a little more oil spray.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until golden and cheese oozes out. Remove from oven and serve hot.
Notes
Panko crumbs help create a crispy coating. Adjust spice levels by leaving some seeds in the jalapenos or adding more chili powder.