Hearty Poppers

Name: Hearty Poppers
Ingredients: 12 jalapeno peppers; 1/2 pound lean ground turkey; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese; 1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

12 jalapeno peppers
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. Set aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup cheese, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey mixture. Spoon generously into pepper halves.
3

Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for mild.