Jalapeno Poppers

vegetarian | gluten free | nut free

40 minutes or less

What You'll Need:1 dozen fresh jalapenos, sliced lengthwise and seeded*1 package organic cream cheese, or Neufchatel**4oz (about 1/2c) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded2 eggs, whisked2 c gluten free corn flakes, crumbledparchment paper

What You'll Need:

1 dozen fresh jalapenos, sliced lengthwise and seeded*

1 package organic cream cheese, or Neufchatel**

4oz (about 1/2c) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 eggs, whisked

2 c gluten free corn flakes, crumbled

parchment paper


*Consider using gloves while slicing the seeding the peppers; heat can vary, and there is nothing worse than hot pepper hands*

**Set cream cheese to room temperature for at least 30 minutes.  

Preheat oven to 350*

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare ingredients:

  • Combine cheeses in a medium bowl.  

  • Whisk eggs in a separate medium bowl.

  • Crush corn flakes in a medium bowl.

Set up an assembly line:  peppers > cheese combo > whisked egg > corn flakes >large baking sheet.

Stuff peppers with cheese, dredge in egg, roll in corn flakes, set on baking sheet.  Repeat.

Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbly.  

Serves 8 as an app, 4 as a main with a salad alongside.