Healthier Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers
These cheddar jalapeno poppers are a lightened up version of the cheesy appetizer! Perfect for the super bowl and game day football parties!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound peppers of your choice (jalapenos, mini sweet bell peppers, or a mixture of both see note**)
- 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Teton Waters Ranch Jalapeño Cheddar Brat, diced into small ¼-inch pieces or sausage of your choice
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Slice jalapenos and/or mini bell peppers in half and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in small diced jalapeño cheddar brats.
- Spoon mixture into pepper halves. Then, press a sprinkle of breadcrumbs onto each pepper.
- Add peppers to air fryer basket and cook at 375ºF for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
**This would be about 8 jalapenos or 16 mini bell peppers. If you are doing a mixture, use a scale to measure out 16 ounces of peppers or you can just eyeball it.
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