SPICY BACON JALAPEñO POPPERS

Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Poppers image

At 40 calories a pop(per!), this is the appetizer recipe you need for your next get-together. Filled with bacon and cream cheese, and spicy, too, these bite-sized creations will be a hit at any party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 medium (about 3 inch) jalapeño chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded
1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
1/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (1 oz)
2 medium green onions, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon cooked real bacon pieces or bits (from 3-oz jar)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place chile halves, cut sides up, on cookie sheet.
In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread, pepper Jack cheese, onions, bacon and salt. Divide mixture evenly among chile halves, spreading filling out level with sides of chile.
Bake 30 minutes or until tops are light golden brown and chiles are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g