Ingredients
12jalapeno peppers,sliced in half lengthwise
4.5ozlight cream cheese
5medium scallions,green part only, sliced
2ozsharp cheddar,low fat, shredded
⅓cupegg beaters,or egg whites, beaten
⅓cuppanko crumbs
⅛tsppaprika
⅛tspgarlic powder
⅛tspchili powder
salt and fresh pepper
spray oil
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Wearing rubber gloves, cut the peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.
Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, and scallions in a medium bowl.
Combine the panko, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
Fill the peppers with the cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula.
Dip the peppers in the egg beaters.
Place the pepper in the panko mixture using a spoon.
Spray a baking pan with oil spray.
Lightly spray the peppers with a little more oil spray.
Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and the cheese oozes out.
Remove from oven, serve hot, and enjoy!
