Vlogger Challenge Thrice

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half, filling generously.

If using, chop the bacon and cook in a skillet until crispy; drain excess fat.

Sprinkle cooked bacon over the cheese-filled jalapenos.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the jalapenos are tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.

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