Low Cal Jalapeno Poppers! (pics)

From http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/skinny-baked-jalapeno-poppers.html

Made these tonight... DELICIOUS!!!




Low-Fat Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: makes 24 • Size: 2 poppers • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 61.6 • Fat: 2.7 g • Protein: 4.2 g • Carb: 5.3 g • Fiber: 0.7 g


12 jalapeño peppers, sliced in half lengthwise
4.5 oz light cream cheese
5 medium scallions, green part only, sliced
2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar (I used Cabot 50%)
1/2 cup egg beaters or egg whites, beaten
1/2 cup panko crumbs*
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp chili powder
salt and fresh pepper
spray oil



Preheat oven to 350°. Wearing rubber gloves, cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.

Combine cream cheese, cheddar and scallions in a medium bowl.

Combine panko, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.

Fill peppers with cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula



Dip peppers in egg beaters.

Place pepper in panko mixture, using a spoon to make sure all the seasoning doesn't fall to the bottom of the bowl.


Spray a baking pan with oil spray. I lined my pan with parchment for easier cleanup. Lightly spray the peppers with a little more oil spray.



Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until golden and cheese oozes out.

Remove from oven and serve immediately. Serve hot.

*I used 1/4 cup more panko to make it easier to coat, then I was left with 1/4 cup which was tossed and not calculated in the nutritional info.