Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers - Lightened Up!
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Ingredients
  • 9-10 medium sized jalapenos, sliced lengthwise seeded and stemmed
  • 3 pieces reduced-fat bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounces baby shrimp or chopped shrimp
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Combine bacon, onions, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt. Fold in shrimp.
  4. In a small bowl whisk egg whites until they become frothy.
  5. Combine panko and whole wheat bread crumbs in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Fill each jalapeno with cream cheese mixture. Coat in egg white and then bread crumbs. Place breaded jalapenos on the cooling rack and then place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Once the poppers have chilled, drizzle with olive oil and then bake for 20-25 minutes until poppers are brown and cheese is oozing out.
Recipe by Cooking for Keeps at https://www.cookingforkeeps.com/shrimp-cheese-stuffed-jalapeno-poppers-lightened-up/