Baked Jalapeno Poppers

This is another recipe from my Dad's recipe files. The panko really makes it! You could switch up the blue and parmesan cheeses if you'd like, and could use cheddar, monterey jack, romano, etc. instead. The most important thing about this recipe is not to touch your eyes after working with the jalapenos. 

 

12 medium jalapeno peppers, tops cut off, halved lengthwise, and seeded
8 oz low-fat cream cheese, softened
½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup parmesan, grated
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Kosher salt
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat the oven to 400. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or use parchment paper. Fill each jalapeno pepper half with cheese mixture and then bread crumbs, and lay on baking sheet. Bake until jalapenos are tender and cheese is melted, 20-30 minutes.