Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños (Jalapeños Rellenos)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (85 g) neufchatel cream cheese; 2 ounces (55 g) reduced-fat sharp cheddar, finely grated (½ cup); ¼ cup (25 g) chopped scallions; 12 whole pickled jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed; 12 whole pickled jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed

Jalapeños Rellenos

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

These are great football-watching appetizers. The cheese tones down the heat from the jalapeños.

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
⅓ cup (85 g) neufchatel cream cheese
2 ounces

Americas
Mexico
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Mix the cheeses and scallions in a medium bowl.
Use a small spoon to stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, then place on the prepared baking sheet.