How to make baked jalapeño poppers

Check out these jalapeños fresh from my garden! If you don't have any in your backyard, the grocery store is a good source too.

Slice the jalapeños lengthwise. Remove seeds, stems and membrane.

Put the softened cream cheese in a bowl.

Grate cheddar cheese and add to the cream cheese.

Now let's add the spices (and remember you can use less or more according to your own tastes) - in goes the cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Mix it all together until creamy and well blended.

Spoon the mixture into the jalapeño halves.

Beat eggs in another bowl. Add milk and paprika. Beat well.

In another bowl put breadcrumbs (I used a mixture of regular breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs). Add a dash of paprika, garlic and if you want (I wanted!) a dash of Creole seasoning.

Roll the stuffed jalapeños in the egg mixture and then the bread crumb mixture (Couldn't take a photo because my hands were a mess!) Place on a cookie sheet that's lightly greased with olive oil.

Put in a 375° oven and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

TA DA! Fresh from the oven!

Break one open and see what you have created! Dip in ranch dressing or fruit jam or whatever your heart desires. Or simply pop these poppers as is and taste the deliciousness! Enjoy!