Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients

• 12 Large Jalapeno Peppers
• 1/2 Pound Cream Cheese (Softened)
• 1 Small Bunch Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
• 6 Medium Green Onions (Chopped)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Queso Fresco Cheese (Crumbled )
• 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with a sheet of parchment paper and set aside. Meanwhile, slice each pepper lengthwise, removing the seeds and membranes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, 1/4 cup of the green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
3. Stuff each pepper with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, pulse the panko breadcrumbs, queso fresco, and remaining cilantro and green onions.
4. Sprinkle the peppers with the panko bread crumb mixture, and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.