Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• large jalapeño peppers
• ounce scream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• tablespoon scrumbled feta cheese, optional
• big handful Kettle Brand Country Style Barbecue potato chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Cut off one third of each pepper lengthwise (see photos). Use a small spoon (a serrated grapefruit spoon works great) to scoop out the seeds and membranes from each pepper, and discard those pieces.
2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¼ cup chopped cilantro and green onion, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Stuff the peppers with the cream cheese mixture (you might have a small amount left over). Top each of the peppers with a small mound of cheese lengthwise.
4. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and starting to turn golden.
5. Meanwhile, place a big handful of chips in a food processor and process until the chips are broken into tiny pieces (or, you can crush them under a rolling pin). Stir the feta, if using, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cilantro and green onion into the chips.
6. Transfer the jalapeño poppers to a large serving dish and top each pepper with the crushed chip mixture. Serve!