Hearty Poppers

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Diabetic

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeno peppers
  • 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. Set aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup cheese, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey mixture. Spoon generously into pepper halves.

  3. Place in a 15×10×1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 minutes for a spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for mild.

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