Jalapeno Poppers

By Lady Butterfly

Ingredients

• Tip:
• 10 to 15 medium jalapeño peppers
• 5 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage, cooked
• 5 to 8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend, cut into 4 strips, if desired
• Be careful when handling jalapeños, the oils in the pepper can irritate the skin. Wash hands immediately after handling or wear disposable gloves.

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Cut top off each pepper; cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop out center membrane and seeds; set aside.

Place 5 slices cheese in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Pulse until crumbled. Add cream cheese; pulse until well combined. Combine cheese mixture and sausage in medium bowl.

Spoon mixture into large resealable freezer bag; cut off 1 corner. Pipe filling into each pepper half.

Place peppers onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until peppers are softened and cheese is lightly browned.

Place 1 strip cheese onto each popper, if desired. Bake 1-2 minutes or until melted. Serve warm