Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb fresh jalapeno
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten

Recipe

• 1 cut a slice in the side of each pepper (running from stem to tip, do not cut peppers in half). scoop out seeds and discard.
• 2 in a mixing bowl, combine cheeses and seasonings; mix well.
• 3 spoon about 2 tablespoonfuls into each pepper half.
• 4 dip each stuffed pepper in egg then roll in bread crumbs.
• 5 place on greased baking pan and bake uncovered at 300°f.
• 6 bake 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium, and 40 minutes for mild.
• 7 hint: when cutting and seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. avoid touching your face.