Healthier Jalapeno Poppers are filled with soft cream cheese and smoky paprika, cradled in a spicy jalapeno and tucked beneath a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
Prep and Preheat:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cover a sheet pan with aluminum foil, and set a cooling rack on the sheet pan on top of the foil. Lightly spray the cooling rack with cooking spray.
I highly recommend purchasing some latex gloves for this part. Wash the jalapenos and dry thoroughly. Cut each in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or small melon baller to scoop all the seeds and membranes out and discard.
Make the filling:
Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, paprika, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
Make the Breadcrumb Topping:
Combine the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese in a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside. Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium speed until frothy but not whipped. Set asid
Assemble:
Use a small spoon to place the cream cheese filling into the jalapeno halves. Finish filling the peppers, then one at a time, dip them into the egg whites. Gently shake off any excess. Next, place the filled jalapenos into the breadcrumb mixture and press lightly to coat. Continue the process using all the jalapenos, and place the assembled poppers on the sheet pan as you go.
Bake:
Place the healthier jalapeno poppers in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
Healthier Jalapeno Poppers
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Ingredients :
- 8 large jalapenos
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg Whites
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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