Cheesy Pepper Poppers

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (19 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Original Bratwurst, removed from casing* (*Cut sausage link end to end, about three-quarters of the way through. Flip sausage link over, grasp casing and pull off.)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 20 large jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed**
  • Safety tip: wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

3 Spoon mixture into prepared peppers.

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

5 TO GRILL: preheat gas grill or prepare charcoal grill according to manufacture’s directions. When ready to grill, place peppers on a grilling tray over low heat (gas grill) or on medium-high on a charcoal grill, 4 to 6 inches from coals; cover. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

6 Serving suggestion: serve “poppers” with your favorite ranch or blue cheese
dressing.