Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Today, my friends and I celebrated Cinco De Mayo a day early.  Besides the delicious Mexican dip, guacamole, and of course margartias, (my friends made those) I made Jalapeno Poppers and Nacho Cheese Bites.  (next posting)  All were delicious!  We finished the afternoon off by sitting on my deck drinking Coronas with lime.  


Serving size: 2, makes 24

12 Jalapeno Peppers, sliced in half lengthwise (use gloves or risk touching your eyes and getting stung)
4.5 oz light cream cheese
3 medium scallions,  sliced (green part only)
2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cups beaten egg whites
1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

• Heat oven to 350 degrees, bake
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and scallions
• In another bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
• Dip pepper halves in eggs
• Place peppers in bread crumb mixtures.  Add mixture to top of peppers
• Spray a baking pan and place poppers on top
• Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown

-Queenie Cuisine