How to Make Jalapeño Poppers | Appetizer Recipe | healthEcooks.com

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon has less fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free and healthier.

Put on a glove to avoid irritation from jalapeños.

Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the top.

Scrape out the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños with a spoon.

In a bowl, mix low-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced onions, and cilantro.

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and cumin.

Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking tray.

Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 minutes, keeping an eye on them until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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