Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos

PREP:  20 Minutes  BAKE:  15-20 Minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 pound Bulk Pork Sausage

*1/2 package Neufchatel Cheese (4 ounces - softened)

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese 

**12 large Jalapeno Peppers (halved lengthwise & seeded)

Substitutions:

1/2 package of Cream Cheese (to replace Neufchatel Cheese)

Other Items Needed:

Large Skillet

Colander

Small Bowl

13-in. x 9-in. Baking Dish (may need another small pan; according to Jalapeno size)

Cooking Spray

This Dish Will Be a Fan Favorite!

• PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees.
• In a large skillet, COOK the Sausage over medium heat until no longer pink.
• DRAIN in a colander.
• In a small mixing bowl, COMBINE the Neufchatel Cheese & Parmesan Cheese.

 

• FOLD in Sausage.

   

• SPOON about 1 tablespoonful into each Jalapeno Half.
• PLACE in the greased baking dish(es).

 

• BAKE, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until filling is lightly browned & bubbly.

 

 

Makes 24 Halves

*Neufchatel Cheese is a substitution for Cream Cheese.  It resembles cream cheese, yet has approximately 33% lower fat content.

 

 

**For those with sensitive skin, I highly recommend wearing plastic clothes when handling, cutting & seeding hot peppers.

 

 

 

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