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Stuffed Jalapeños

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

This recipe is spicy game-time snack.

Plated Stuffed Japapenos

 113 g Cottage Cheese or
 6 Jalapeño peppersI saved one to chop up to spice up the stuffing.
 72 g Jalapeño Jack Cheese
 1 Garlic clove or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
 ¼ tsp Onion Powder
 ¼ tsp Chipotle Powder
 ¼ tsp cumin
 salt and pepper to taste
1

Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray.

2

On a flat surface, slice the jalapeños lengthwise. With a small or grapefruit spoon, scrape out the seeds and ribs from each jalapeño and discard. Set jalapeño halves aside.

Sliced Jalapeno

3

In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, half the jalapeno jack cheese, the onion, and the spices. Stir to combine. I like it hot, so I added an extra chopped jalapeno to the mix.

Stuffing in Bowl

4

With a spoon, fill the peppers with the cheese filling.

5

Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining half of the cheddar cheese.

Stuffed Jalapenos

6

Bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned and the peppers are softened. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Jalapenos Compled cooking

7

Enjoy!

Plated Stuffed Japapenos

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 peppers

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 81Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g10%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 113mg5%
Potassium 74mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Protein 5g10%

Calcium 10%
Vitamin D 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.