Baked Jalapeno Poppers

I love how spicy and creamy Jalapeno Poppers are, but I hate how greasy they can be. With my oven baked version, you can get all the delicious of a Jalapeno Popper without all the guilt afterwards. These are just as good (if not better) than the restaurant version, and best part you don't have to be cheating on your diet! Win win!

10-12 jalapeño peppers (deseeded and sliced in half lengthwise)

4.5 oz light cream cheese

5 medium scallions (sliced - green part only)

2 oz shredded light Mexican Blend (I used Trader Joe's brand)

2 egg whites (beaten)

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

non-stick oil spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking tray with non-stick oil spray.

Mix together the cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, and scallions together until everything is well combined.

Fill each jalapeno with the cream cheese filling.

Mix together the bread crumbs with all the spices (paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) in a shallow bowl.

Dip each of the filled jalapenos in the egg whites, making sure to let all the excess drip off. Then cover it with the bread crumbs (again shake off any excess) and place on your baking tray. Repeat this will all the jalapenos.

Spray the tops with some nonstick oil spray. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes and broil for an additional 4-5 minutes. Tops should be golden brown. Let cool down and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

5-6 servings

Amount per serving
Calories119

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 398mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 9g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g

Potassium 77mg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Baked Jalapeno Poppers