HG’s Jalapeno Swappers
(from Whosyababy05’s recipe box)
HG loves a challenge, and coming up with a rockin’ swap for this cheesy fried finger food was slightly tricky. Luckily, our favorite fiber-packed cereal saved the day (as usual). BTW, if you’ve never tried fake-frying by baking items covered in low-calorie cereal crumbs, DO IT NOW!!! (Sorry, got carried away there.) HG Tip: Bake up a batch (or two – they’ll go fast!) this Super Bowl Sunday, and you and your poppers will be the life of the party. Touchdown, HG!
Serving Size: 5 poppers
Calories: 126
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 425mg
Carbs: 22g
Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 14g
*2 Points!
Source: HUngry Girl
Serves 2 peopleCategories: Appetizers, HG
Ingredients
- 5 whole, fresh jalapenos
- 1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Fiber One cereal
- 1/4 cup Egg Beaters, Original
- Optional: salt, pepper and/or garlic powder
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Halve the jalapenos lengthwise, and remove the seeds, stems, and membranes (HG Heads Up: Be VERY careful when handling jalapenos; wash hands frequently and well, and avoid touching your face and eyes). Wash halves and dry them very well; set aside.
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Next, stir to combine cream cheese and cheese shreds. If desired, season cheese mixture with salt, pepper, and/or garlic powder.
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Using a blender, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. If you like, season crumbs with salt, pepper, and/or garlic powder. Place crumbs in one small dish and Egg Beaters in another.
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Stuff each pepper half with cheese mixture. Next, carefully coat both sides of each pepper half with egg substitute, and then with Fiber One crumbs.
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Place peppers on a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray, and place in oven. Cook for 25 minutes (for very spicy poppers) to 30 minutes (medium-hot poppers). Makes 10 poppers.