Taste of Home
Cajun Crab Poppers
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 16 poppers
My brother moved to New Orleans, and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno poppers remind me of my time there. They are stuffed with crab, Cajun seasonings and bacon. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California
Ingredients
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 can (8 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
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2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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8 jalapeno peppers
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in shredded cheese, crab and bacon.
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2.
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Spoon filling into pepper halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1 popper: 88 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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