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Hearty Poppers

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

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Set aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey
and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl,
combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, cilantro, chili
powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey
mixture. Spoon generously into pepper halves. Place in a 15-in. x
10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with
remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20
minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for
mild.

Yield: 2 dozen.