Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

By barbaran

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 22 large jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
• Ranch salad dressing, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; fold in sausage.
Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each jalapeno half. Place in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until filling is lightly browned and bubbly. Serve with ranch dressing if desired. Yield: 44 appetizers.
Editor's Note: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 162 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.