Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos from the Oscar Party

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These jalapeno poppers were delicious and easy to make. I think they may have been the first appetizer to go at the Oscar Party this year! I would like to make them again.

Recipe from Canadian Living (March 2014 issue)


Hands-on Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 20 pieces

Baking the jalapenos, then filling them with a lightened-up cheese blend (instead of giving them the classic breading-and-deep-frying treatment) creates an utterly delicious party nibble you'd never suspect is calorie-reduced. Topped with crispy, golden panko bread crumbs, they're full of satisfying, spicy flavour.

10 jalapeno peppers
125g light soft garlic-and-herb cheese, such as Boursin (that's what we used)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup panko
1 tbsp olive oil

Wearing rubber gloves, cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds and membranes, leaving stems intact.

Mash together garlic-and-herb cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, lemon juice, dry mustard and pepper; spoon into pepper halves. Arrange on baking sheet.

Toss panko with oil until moistened; divide among peppers. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours)

Bake in 375F (190C) oven until peppers are soft and panko is golden, about 40 minutes.

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