Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Baked Jalapeño Poppers are a healthier version of the classic fried appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add Panko and cook until browned, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese, cheddar, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper.
- Spoon the filling into each jalapeño cavity. Place on prepared baking sheet, filled side up, and bake until the filling is runny and golden, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the toasted Panko and serve immediately.
Notes
Note: I always use disposable kitchen gloves when I work with jalapenos. My jalapeños were homegrown from a neighbor and pretty small, so I ended up using 11 of them.
Source: Adapted from Damn Delicious
You're Gonna Bake It After All
bakeitafterall.com
