We had some jalapeno peppers in the refrigerator that needed to be used up and needed something fun to go with dinner, so jalapeno poppers is what we made! One key to how delicious they were is certainly the jalapeno peppers, KABOOM! Jalapeno Peppers.

Sunset KABOOM! Jalapeno Peppers (Image Source: Sunset.com)

KABOOM! jalapeno peppers are grown by Sunset. The peppers according to Sunset are described as a “full-flavored and juicier cousin to the traditional green jalapeno”. The bag they come in is pictured right. If you can find them at the grocery store, they are definitely worth buying.

As a side note, Sunset grows lots of other amazing tasting produce too - check out their website for more specifics, click here.

Jalapeno Popper (Image Source: Molly Morgan)

Jalapeno Poppers

Serves 4

Ingredients:
8 Sunset KABOOM Jalapeno Peppers
4 oz light cream cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut in half lengthwise.
In a small microwave safe mixing bowl add the cream cheese and microwave for 30 - 45 seconds to soften.
To the cream cheese add in the garlic powder, panko bread crumbs, and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
Stuff each pepper with the cream cheese mixture.
Place on air fryer tray* and air fry for 8 - 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Or until cheese is melted and lightly brown on top.

*If you don’t have an air fryer - you can bake these in the oven at 425 degrees F for 12 - 15 minutes OR until the cheese is melted and they are lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 150 calories, 9 grams fat, 6 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 30 milligrams cholesterol, 240 milligrams sodium, 9 grams carbs, 2 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar, 8 grams protein