Tomato-Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients

• About 25 jalapenos
• 12 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup(s) finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
• 6 ounce(s) grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
2. 2. Trim stems off jalapenos. Cut in half lengthwise and scrape out all seeds and white membranes.
3. 3. Mix cream cheese, tomatoes, garlic and grated cheese until well blended.
4. 4. Tightly fill jalapenos with cheese mixture, mounding slightly. Place on pan, filling side up, and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until softened and browned. Cool slightly before serving.
5. Other methods
6.  To broil, place filled jalapenos on lightly greased broiler pan. Broil about 6 inches away from the heating element for about 10 minutes, until bubbly, watching carefully to avoid burning and loss of filling.
7.  To grill, lightly grease bottoms of jalapenos and grill over medium to medium-low heat until bubbly and softened, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning and loss of filling.
8.  To cook in a skillet, heat a thin film of oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add jalapenos and cover. Cook until bubbly and softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning and loss of filling.