Easy Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno halves stuffed with cheeses and cilantro and baked for a fabulous appetizer or snack!
Yield: 

24 pieces
Ingredients: 

12 large jalapeno peppers
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (packed) finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
Bread crumbs or Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions: 

1. Wearing protective rubber or plastic gloves, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the meat and seeds.*

2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cheeses, cilantro, and salt
until creamy. Spread into halved peppers. If desired, dip or roll the
tops of the peppers (the open cheese-stuffed side) in bread crumbs or
grated parmesan cheese.

3. Place peppers cheese-side-up on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until hot and lightly browned on top. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Baked Jalapeno Poppers

This recipe was taken from Tammy’s Recipes.