Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Sausage stuffed jalapeños are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection. They’re a must-have appetizer at your next party.

This appetizer has become one of our go-to’s! Sausage stuffed jalapenos are simple, flavorful, and great at any function. Make this with our Jalapeño Popper Dip or Buffalo Chicken Dip and watch your guests devour it in minutes.

easy & yUMMY party food

We love food, and we especially center most of our family get togethers and parties around the menu. At almost every function, we love to have appetizers. That’s mostly because they’re simple and delicious and everyone loves them.

These sausage stuffed jalapenos have become one of our favorite appetizers! It’s right up there with our Jalapeno Popper Dip.

Since the peppers are seeded in this recipe, there isn’t much spice – that is unless you use spicy sausage or add some heat to the cream cheese mixture which is possible. Either way, they are absolutely wonderful!

How to Make Stuffed Jalapeños

SAUSAGE. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain grease.

FILLING. In a bowl, mix the sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each jalapeño half.

BAKE. Arrange stuffed halves into a baking dish. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with Ranch dressing.

Alternative Cooking Methods

To fry. Frying these sausage stuffed jalapeños turns them into jalapeño poppers.

• Start by making this recipe as directed and stop before baking.
• To fry, place 1 cup of milk in a bowl and 1 cup of flour in a bowl. Dip the stuffed jalapeños into the milk and then into the flour, then back into the milk.
• Dip the peppers into a bowl of breadcrumbs making sure they are coated. Fry in a medium pan for a few minutes on each side or until golden brown.

To grill. Make the stuffed jalapenos as directed and place them on the grill rack. Cover and grill peppers for about 8 minutes or until the bottoms of the peppers are charred and the cheese mixture is slightly browned.

Recipe Tips + Storing Info

Cut and deseed a jalapeño. The oil in the jalapeños can be pretty hot and can irritate your skin, so be sure to wear gloves. Be mindful to not touch your face. When you’re done remove the gloves and wash your hands. 

1. Slice the jalapeños in half.
2. Use a spoon or pairing knife to scrape out the seeds and membrane from the center of each jalapeño half. 
3. If you can handle the heat go ahead and leave some of the seeds and membrane in. 

Variations. This stuffed jalapeno recipe is so easy to change based on your meat or cheese preferences.

• Sausage. Replace the sausage with chicken or bacon.
• Cheese. Change up the cheese mixture with your favorite cream cheese and shredded cheese for the filling.
• Wrap in bacon. Wrap these stuffed jalapeno peppers in bacon. Cut each strip of bacon in half or in thirds. Stuff the jalapenos and wrap each one with a strip of bacon. Bake according to the recipe directions. To crisp up the bacon, place them under the broiler for a few minutes.

STORE. Place leftover cream cheese stuffed jalapenos in an air-tight container and place them in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on low in the oven.

Recipe FAQ

For more Jalapeño Recipes, Check Out:

• Jalapeño Popper Dip
• Sweet Salsa Verde
• Jalapeño Cornbread
• Cranberry Salsa