Johnsonville Cheesy Pepper Poppers Recipe

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 1 package (19 ounce) Johnsonville® Original Bratwurst, removed from casing*
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/3 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 20 large jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed**

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown and stir sausage until the meat is crumbled and no longer pink; drain.

In a small bowl, combine cooked sausage, cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Spoon mixture into prepared peppers.

Arrange filled peppers on an ungreased baking pan. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield: 40 appetizers