Lime Jalapeno Poppers
Lime Jalapeno Poppers - baked rather than deep fried with a zesty pop of lime.
Ingredients
- 8 large jalapeno peppers
- 8 ounce cream cheese room temperature
- 1 medium lime zest and juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a large sheet pan.
- Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with lime juice, salt and pepper until blended. Fill each of the jalapeno halves with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle each pepper with lime zest.
- Bake on center rack of oven for 15-20 minutes, until the jalapeno pepper is softened and the cream cheese is golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Chef Tips
1. Use only fresh lime juice 2.Reduced fat cream cheese may be substituted for the cream cheese.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Lime Jalapeno Poppers
Serving Size
1 popper
Amount per Serving
Calories
52
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.89
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2.74
g
17
%
Cholesterol
15.59
mg
5
%
Sodium
45.8
mg
2
%
Potassium
41.19
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1.47
g
0
%
Fiber
0.31
g
1
%
Sugar
0.81
g
1
%
Protein
0.93
g
2
%
Vitamin A
265.83
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
9.52
mg
12
%
Calcium
16.11
mg
2
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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