Description
These spicy sausage-stuffed jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party appetizer—bold, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying. Each jalapeño is filled with a savory blend of sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 20 fresh jalapeño peppers (halved lengthwise, seeds removed)
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage with softened cream cheese and shredded Parmesan. Mix until well blended.
- Arrange the jalapeño halves, cut side up, on the baking sheet and fill each with the sausage-cheese mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- Can be made ahead and stored unbaked in the fridge or freezer.
- Serve with ranch, sour cream, or chipotle mayo for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
