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Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Emeril Lagasse) takes several minutes to prepare.

Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Emeril Lagasse) takes several minutes to cook.

Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Emeril Lagasse) makes 24 servings.

The ingredients for Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Emeril Lagasse) are:

12 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, stems, seeds and membranes removed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or less, to taste
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
8 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1 cup panko crumbs, or fine dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Here is how you make Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Emeril Lagasse):

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cumin, and cayenne.In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and 2 teaspoons of the Essence. In a shallow dish, combine the panko crumbs and remaining 4 teaspoons of Essence. In a third dish, combine the flour and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence. Spread 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture into the middle of each jalapeno half. One at a time, dredge in the flour, dip into the egg mixture, then dredge in the panko crumbs, pressing to coat. If necessary, repeat the process. Place the coated peppers, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is runny and the crust is golden, about 30 minutes.Remove from the oven and serve immediately.Number of Servings: 24Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MABELINE32.

The nutritional information for Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Emeril Lagasse) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 24
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 50.9

• Total Fat: 0.5 g
• Cholesterol: 20.2 mg
• Sodium: 338.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 4.3 g