Cook Time
20 min
Yields
20 servings
Homemade jalapeno poppers are the perfect party snack.
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ingredients
10
jalapeno pepper
¼
cup light cream cheese
¼
cup salsa
½
cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾
cup fresh breadcrumbs
2
Tbsp chopped parsley
2
Tbsp butter, melted
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Wearing rubber gloves to protect hands cut peppers in half lengthwise.
Step 3
With small knife, scrape out seeds and membranes, leaving stem intact.
Step 4
In bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and salsa; blend in 1/4 cup (50 mL) bread crumbs.
Step 5
Spoon filling into each pepper half.
Step 6
In small bowl, toss together remaining bread crumbs, parsley and butter.
Step 7
Top each jalapeño with bread crumb mixture. (Make-ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Step 8
Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until topping is golden and crisp.