Description
A recipe for making baked sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeño poppers, perfect for parties or game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked sausage, finely crumbled or ground
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put on gloves before handling the peppers. Cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or knife to carefully remove the seeds and white membranes. This reduces the heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled sausage, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Spoon the cheese and sausage mixture evenly into each jalapeño half, mounding the filling slightly.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, filling-side up.
- If using, sprinkle the tops lightly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when cutting the jalapeños to protect your skin from capsaicin oil.
- If you prefer a crispier exterior, you can wrap the stuffed peppers in half slices of bacon before baking.
- For an air fryer method, cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35