Healthier Jalapeños Poppers

Football season is in full swing, and that means: FOOD!

You know I love my Philadelphia Eagles and family gatherings, but my New England family isn’t so keen on my team choice. Because of that, I have to be gracious with my food. You know that I am on a journey of health, so I am always looking for the best ways to serve the most delicious foods in the most good-for-you manner. This includes my new fave: Healthier Jalapeños Poppers!

With just a few different ingredients than you may be used to, these delicious jalapeños poppers are a lighter, less dense version of your favorite Fall football game snack!

Healthier Jalapeños Poppers

2016-10-02 22:38:21

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Ingredients

1. 4oz Lowfat cottage cheese pureed until smooth
2. ½c. shredded cheddar cheese
3. 2T salsa
4. 1½t ground cumin
5. ¼t salt
6. 1c finely shredded cooked chicken
7. 12 medium jalapeños, halved and seeded
8. 1½t paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, cumin and salt.
3. Stir in chicken.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mix into each jalapeño half and place on prepared baking sheet.
5. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Ingredients:

• 4oz Lowfat cottage cheese pureed until smooth
• ½c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 2T salsa
• 1½t ground cumin
• ¼t salt
• 1c finely shredded cooked chicken
• 12 medium jalapeños, halved and seeded
• 1½t paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, cumin and salt.
3. Stir in chicken.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mix into each jalapeño half and place on prepared baking sheet.
5. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve

I always serve my poppers with some nice brown rice to give a nice balance- something with a lime or other citrus taste, keeps the poppers fresh and light. What’s your favorite football season snack?