How To Make Jalapeno Poppers - baked in the oven

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.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes, discarding them.

In a bowl, add 6 ounces of softened cream cheese, 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped chives, then mix until combined.

Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, being careful not to overfill.

Place the filled jalapeños on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

In another bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of melted butter with 1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs and stir together.

Top the jalapeños with the breadcrumb mixture, either by lightly dipping or using a spoon to spread it on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden.

Let them cool slightly before serving, garnished with more chopped chives.

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