Cheesy Rice Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

• 1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) 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

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.
3. Mix rice, cream cheese, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a bowl. Combine thoroughly.
4. Fill each jalapeno half with about a teaspoon of rice mixture, depending on size of jalapeno. Arrange filled jalapeno halves on prepared baking sheet.
5. Mix panko bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Top filled jalapenos with crumb mixture.
6. Bake poppers in preheated oven until lightly golden on top, about 15 to 20 minutes.

brown, cream cheese, blend cheese, taco, fresh cilantro, jalapeno peppers, bread crumbs, butter

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/242480/cheesy-rice-stuffed-jalapeno-poppers/ (may not work)