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Enjoy the creamy, cheesy and spicy goodness of these healthy jalapeño poppers. A crowd-pleasing healthy appetizer recipe, healthy stuffed jalapenos make great football tailgate recipes and picnic food. These stuffed jalapenos are a good low cholesterol, low sodium snacks that you can prep ahead of time and just pop in the oven. Healthy poppers are a fun food for a good time!
Craving a spicy and low fat recipe or a quick and easy heart-healthy snack? Look no further than these heart-healthy jalapeño poppers. Low-fat jalapeno poppers offer a delicious and nutritious twist on a popular crowd-pleaser, with low fat and low calories.
Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a game day, or simply looking for a heart healthy snack, this homemade stuffed jalapeno recipe will satisfy your cravings without compromising your healthy diet.
Yes, these homemade jalapeño poppers are absolutely healthy and here’s why:
Jalapeño Peppers are easy to cut but you do need to use caution. Be sure to wear gloves when handling jalapeño peppers and avoid touching your eyes. If you do accidentally touch your eyes, you’ll need to rinse them out immediately.
With those tips in mind, here's a simple guide on how to cut jalapeño peppers:
Recipe yields 12 servings
Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil.
On a flat surface, slice the jalapeños lengthwise (wear rubber gloves). With a small spoon, scrape out the seeds and ribs from each jalapeño and discard. Set jalapeño halves aside.
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, half the cheddar cheese, the onion and the cilantro. Stir to combine. Season the mixture with the salt, black pepper and cumin. Stir to combine.
With a spoon, fill the peppers with the cream cheese filling. Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining half of the cheddar cheese. If desired, lightly sprinkle each jalapeño with bacon crumbles.
Bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned and the peppers are softened. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.