SAUSAGE-STUFFED JALAPENOS

Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos image

If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you'll love these jalapeno poppers filled with sausage and cheese. This is one of my favorite recipes for parties. -Rachel Oswald, Greenville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 44 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until filling is lightly browned and bubbly, 15-20 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.