Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

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5 from 35 votes

Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Quick and simple sausage stuffed jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 pound fresh jalapeño peppers, about 20, halved lengthwise and seeded
8 ounces ranch dressing, (optional) for dipping

Instructions

Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain grease.
In a bowl, mix the sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each jalapeño half.
Arrange stuffed halves into a baking dish. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with Homemade Ranch dressing.

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Notes

Recipe tips.

The oil in the jalapeños can irritate your skin, so wear gloves and do not touch your face. When you're done remove the gloves and wash your hands.
For even milder jalapenos, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before filling.
Softened cream cheese will be easier to mix with the sausage and other ingredients.

Prep ahead. These can be prepped several hours in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.

Freeze ahead. Place in a single layer and freeze until solid before transferring to a freezer Ziploc. Freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from the freezer in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or the oven.

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