Cheesy Scallion Stuffed Jalapeños

Ingredients

• 4 oz. cream cheese ( $1.00)
• 4 oz. Monterey jack, shredded ($1.00)
• 1/4 cup sour cream ($0.25)
• 3 scallions (green onions), sliced ($0.17)
• 1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves ($0.20)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder ($0.05)
• 1/8 tsp salt ($0.02)
• 12 jalapeños ($2.45)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey jack, sour cream, scallions, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, and salt.

2. 2

   Carefully slice each jalapeño down the center, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the ribs and seeds. Dip your fingers in the cooking oil and spread the oil over the outer surface of the peppers.

3. 3

   Spoon about 1 Tbsp of the filling into each hallowed jalapeño half. Arrange the peppers on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer (use two baking sheets if necessary).

4. 4

   Bake the peppers in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the peppers have softened and the cheese on top is slightly browned. Serve hot.