Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Healthier Jalapeno Poppers - Baked takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Healthier Jalapeno Poppers - Baked takes 40 minutes to cook.

Healthier Jalapeno Poppers - Baked makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Healthier Jalapeno Poppers - Baked are:

1 package reduced fat cream cheese
1 cup reduced fat (2%) cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup colby or monterey cheese shredded
6 tbsp Hormel Reduced Fat Real Bacon Pieces
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 lb fresh jalapenso that re cut in half and the seeds removed (wear protective gloves when doing this to protect your hands and avoid touching your exposed skin or eyes!)
*recipe calorie count is not including the sour cream to dip in

Here is how you make Healthier Jalapeno Poppers - Baked:

In a bowl mix cheeses, bacon, and rest of the seasonings. Mix all ingredients well. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons into each pepper half then roll top into the bread crumbs.Use a lipped cookie sheet that is greased or spray with nonstick spray.Bake for 40 minutes at 300 degrees. If you want them spicier bake at a shorter time 30 minutes for medium and 20 minutes for HOT.Serve with sour cream on the side for dipping if desired.Makes 2 dozen (three poppers per serving)Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOMO74.

The nutritional information for Healthier Jalapeno Poppers - Baked is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 159.9

• Total Fat: 9.8 g
• Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
• Sodium: 455.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 9.8 g