Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

I used a jar of salsa with a pound of ground turkey instead of ground beef and instead of the taco seasoning mix. It was terrific. I also skipped the tablespoon of olive oil. I also added some panko bread crumbs on top. Recipe courtesy of The Recipe Critic. Serving size is estimated.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 16  jalapeno peppers, cut in half length wise (seeds and veins discarded)
• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  ounce  taco seasoning
• 1⁄2 cup cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. Cut each jalapeno in half length wise and use a knife and spoon to hollow out the veins and seeds from each pepper. Add the jalapenos to the baking sheet.
3. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.
4. Add the beef and crumble as it cooks. About half way through cooking, stir in the taco seasoning. When no longer pink, drain if need be and set aside.
5. Stuff each jalapeno with a teaspoon cream cheese, followed by a heaping of beef, and then sprinkled with cheddar. Repeat with all of the jalapenos.
6. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until jalapenos are cooked to your liking and cheese is fully melted.