CRAB STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS

Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers image

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 - 25 small fresh jalapeno peppers and mini red, yellow & orange bell peppers. a mix is good for all taste buds.
2 - 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c shreaded mexican cheese blend or any cheddar cheese
1/4 c fresh parmesan cheese
2 - 8 oz cans crab meat, drained well, or fresh crab meat or imitation krab
zest and juice of 1 lemon, or to taste or 1 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c chopped green onion
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Line grill safe cookie sheet with HD foil. Cut peppers in half lenghtwise and remove seeds and membrane. (can be one the day ahead)I use latex gloves for this. A couple of times I haven't and paid the price. ouch! Place pepper halves on lined cookie sheet.
2. Mix together all other ingredients. If using imitation krab, chop till flakey in food processor. and stuff peppers with mixture. Grill for about 20 minutes until bubbly and browned. Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
3. You can also bake these in the oven. I bake them @400 degrees for 20 minutes and then broil for 2-3 minutes. yummmm