- 1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Original Long Grain or Whole Grain Brown
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.
- Mix rice, cream cheese, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a bowl. Combine thoroughly.
- Fill each jalapeno half with about a teaspoon of rice mixture, depending on size of jalapeno. Arrange filled jalapeno halves on prepared baking sheet.
- Mix panko bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Top filled jalapenos with crumb mixture.
- Bake poppers in preheated oven until lightly golden on top, about 15 to 20 minutes.