Home > Recipes > Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

"Folks gobble up these taste-tempting stuffed peppers," relates Gay Nell Nicholas of Henderson, Texas. "They have a crisp golden coating, cheesy center and pleasantly spicy flavor. The best part is that no one realizes they are low in fat, too."

This recipe is:

Healthy

Please log in to rate this recipe

*Username or E-mail:
*Password:

Forgot Your Password?
Remember me
Not a member? Join Now »

Rate Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

*Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

*required

9 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
18 jalapeno peppers (about 3 inches long), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat until blended. Spoon into pepper halves, packing tightly.
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites and milk. Place cornflakes in another shallow bowl. Dip peppers into egg mixture, then coat with cornflakes. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until browned. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (4 appetizers) equals 127 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 441 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos published in Light & Tasty February/March 2002, p65

More recipes like this...

Menus, videos and more

Always be prepared for holiday party guests. Here are some hints and tips for making delicious appetizers…

VIDEO: Appetizer Tips

Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for a Thanksgiving menu? Create your own menu with these Thanksgiving recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos (0)