Low-carb Jalapeno Poppers

jovigirl's Note:

These are really good and surprisingly mild. When on a low-carb diet they add some zip to some sometimes bland meals.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb jalapeno pepper
• 1 bunch scallion , green tops only, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• paprika
• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 1 cup shredded yellow cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Split jalepeno pepper down the side, but keep the stem in tact (wear gloves).
3. With your thumb or a teaspoon, scrape out the seeds and membrane leaving a pocket in which to stuff. Blend cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, and garlic powder. Stuff each pepper with the cheese mixture and place on a sprayed baking sheet and top with a sprinkle of paprika.
4. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the peppers are softened and cheese is melted. Let sit a few minutes for the cheese to set up before eating.

Reviews

[C.Luna]

Great snack or side for those on a low carb diet. My husband and I love these and will be making them again & again.

[coleen114]

These were a little hotter than my usual popper recipe, but I"m not sure why. Perhaps, carbs tame the heat? Anyway, I parboiled for two minutes, stuffed, then wrapped with prosciutto, stuck them on the grill for 5 minutes or so and voila...

[Zurie]

Not rating, but very interested!! I'm having an over-abundance of cayenne peppers, tried this with green cayenneds, also added strips of ham, but ... eeeekl!!! One tip for the jalapenos, which are far milder than cayennes: after seeding them (keep on the stem!) try parboiling them for a minute. This gets rid of some of the heat, and softens them so it's easier to add the the filling. Great with chilled wine!! :)