Crab Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe Super Bowl Ready

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative with a similar texture.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact.

With small knife, scrape out seeds and membranes. Set jalapeños aside.

Combine crab, mayonnaise, sour cream, egg yolk, green onions, lemon juice, mustard and salt; pour in half of the bread crumbs and mix well.

Spoon into pepper halves.

In small bowl, toss together remaining bread crumbs, parsley and butter; spoon onto filling.

Arrange on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven until topping is golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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