LOW-FAT JALAPENO POPPERS

LOW-FAT JALAPENO POPPERS image

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 whole,jalapenos
1 c. fat free cream cheese
1/4 tsp taco seasoning or chipotle powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 c. panko crumbs
1/4 c, finely diced green chiles or jalapenos, depending on heat preference
dash salt
2 egg whites
cookingspray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix together the eggwhites and a tsp water in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, taco/chipotle seasoning and garlic powder. Set aside. Combine cream cheese and diced jalapenos in a small bowl. (Or fat free cheddar shreds if you prefer-calorie count will slightly higher) Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Stuff each jalapeno half with equal portions of the cheese mixture. Place the halves back together and secure with toothpicks. Dip each stuffed jalapeno in the egg mixture and then coat with the crumb mixture. Arrange the breaded peppers on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.