Jalapeno Quinoa Poppers

Steps

• 1

  In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, bacon and jalapeno. Place onto some plastic wrap and form a rectangle. Wrap mixture up and place in the freezer while preparing the rest. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  
• 2

  Rinse quinoa and cook according to the package directions. Let quinoa slightly cool and mix in the egg and salt and pepper.
• 3

  Remove the cream cheese mixture from the freezer. Unwrap and cut into 12 equal squares.
• 4

  Using a cookie scooper, scoop a small amount of quinoa into the scoop, creating a thin layer along the inside of the scooper. Using your finger, make a hole in the quinoa and place the hardened cream cheese mixture inside. Using a spoon, cover the mixture with a little more quinoa. Place the scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

  
• 5

  Spray balls with cooking spray and bake for 18-20 minutes or until balls are golden brown.