Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers with Pizza Filling

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat but still provides a similar flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.

In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.

Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture, pressing down to pack it in.

Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.

Place the wrapped jalapenos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of each jalapeno for added crunch.

Drizzle olive oil over the bread crumbs to help them brown.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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