Cheesy Rice Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 24 poppers

Cheesy Rice Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Original Long Grain or Whole Grain Brown

4 ounces cream cheese

softened

¼ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning mix

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

12 large jalapeno peppers

halved lengthwise

seeds and membranes removed

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon melted butter

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

Mix rice cream cheese shredded cheese taco seasoning and cilantro together in a bowl. Combine thoroughly.

Step 4

Fill each jalapeno half with about a teaspoon of rice mixture depending on size of jalapeno. Arrange filled jalapeno halves on prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Mix panko bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Top filled jalapenos with crumb mixture.

Step 6

Bake poppers in preheated oven until lightly golden on top about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Rice Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 107.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 13.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 15mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 274IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 9.3mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 3.3mg 1%

Potassium: 42mg 1%

Sodium: 121.9mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 51

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.