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Jalapeño Rice Poppers

Delight party guests with our quick and easy, vegetarian Jalapeño Rice Poppers made with Success® Basmati Rice, jalapeños, cream cheese and melty Cheddar cheese.

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Jalapeño Rice Poppers

Cooking time
PREP TIME 20 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings
SERVES 8
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success® Basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Step 1 

    Preheat oven to 400˚F. Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool completely. 

    Step 2  

    Meanwhile, stir together cream cheese, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in rice, 3/4 cup Cheddar and olive oil. 

    Step 3 

    Pack each jalapeño-half with mixture and arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. 

    Step 4 

    Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden, cheese is melted, and jalapeños are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. 

    Step 5 

    Enjoy hot with ranch or sour cream. 

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