cheesy rice stuffed jalapeno poppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 (8.8 ounce) pouch uncle ben's® ready rice® original long grain or whole grain brown
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
• 1 1/2 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• prepare rice according to package directions. allow to cool slightly.
• mix rice, cream cheese, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a bowl. combine thoroughly.
• fill each jalapeno half with about a teaspoon of rice mixture, depending on size of jalapeno. arrange filled jalapeno halves on prepared baking sheet.
• mix panko bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. top filled jalapenos with crumb mixture.
• bake poppers in preheated oven until lightly golden on top, about 15 to 20 minutes.