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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

    By: Jane · Updated: 1 Feb, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    Are you looking for an appetizer with a little kick? These sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers are so savory and easy to make.

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers | cottage at the crossroads

    The difference between these and the more traditional cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers wrapped with bacon is the sausage and cream cheese combination. Take it from me, these are oh, so good. And if you make these for your next social gathering, they will disappear fast! Even folks who shy away from hot and spicy foods will love these. The cream cheese tames the flames!

    Jalapeno peppers growing in the garden | cottage at the crossroads

    It just so happens that we have 3 jalapeno pepper plants growing in our garden, and they have been giving us lots of peppers all summer. We have ours growing in large plastic pots, so even if you don't have space for a traditional garden, you may want to plant some of these plants next year after you taste these stuffed peppers! That's how good they are!

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers | cottage at the crossroads

    On the day that I'm going to make these, I go ahead and wash my peppers and then cut them in half lengthwise. I use about 25 medium sized peppers.

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers | cottage at the crossroads

    Then I remove the membrane with a paring knife and scoop out the seeds with a melon ball scoop. CAUTION! You really should wear disposable plastic gloves when you handle jalapeno peppers, and don't touch your eyes or your mouth for hours! (I don't like to wear the gloves, so I'm extra careful!)

    At this point, you can stick your prepared peppers in the refrigerator to stuff later in the day, or you can continue on with the recipe.

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers | cottage at the crossroads

    You will need to cook and drain a package of ground pork sausage. This is some that I had cooked the day before and refrigerated.

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers | cottage at the crossroads

    In a medium sized bowl, mix together 1 (8 ounce) package of softened cream cheese, 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces of shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, and  ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Add in the cooked sausage and mix it all together thoroughly. (I use my hands!)

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers

    Fill each pepper with a generous portion of the sausage mixture. Mound it slightly above the top edges of the peppers and arrange them on a foil lined baking sheet.

    At this point, you can put the stuffed peppers in the refrigerator and bake them later, or you can freeze them. But at our house, we can't wait to eat them so I pop them in a preheated 425 degree oven! Bake for about 15 minutes or until the filling is slightly browned.  Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers | cottage at the crossroads

    Oh my word! These disappear fast! Leo is always asking me to make these, and the great thing is that this is a very low carb recipe! Woot! Woot!

    If you'd like a printable copy of this recipe, click HERE.

    Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

    Sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers

    eese stuffed jalapeno peppers are so savory and easy to make.

    • 25 fresh jalapeno peppers, washed, cut in half lengthwise, and seeded
    • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
    • 1 package  ground pork sausage, cooked and drained
    • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
    • 8 ounces  shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees

    2. In a medium bowl, mix all the cheeses with the cooked sausage. (It's easier to just use your hands to mix it all together!)

    3. Fill each pepper half with a generous portion of the sausage mixture. The filling should mound slightly above the top edges of the peppers.

    4. Arrange the peppers on a foil lined baking sheet.

    5.  Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the filling is slightly browned. 

    Notes: Be sure to wear disposable plastic gloves when working with the peppers. Never touch your eyes or your mouth when handling hot peppers. 
    You can stuff the peppers ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Or, you can freeze the stuffed peppers and cook them later. This amount of stuffed peppers will feed about 6 people. 
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    1. Mary Lynne Bass

      June 10, 2016 at 11:08 am

      Gosh this looks wonderful......

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    2. Patti

      August 07, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      Just had to pop in and let you know that I tried your DELICIOUS poppers!
      They were such a hit. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
      Hugs,
      Patti

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    3. MariaElena

      August 07, 2014 at 8:14 am

      They look delicious! Got to give it a try! 🙂

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    4. Jean WindhamJeanwindham

      August 06, 2014 at 11:02 am

      I can't wait to try these. Tna nks for sharing.

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    5. Mary

      August 06, 2014 at 6:53 am

      These look delicious Jane! I like the addition of the cream cheese to cool the heat! I'm pinning to make 🙂

      Reply
    6. Vanessa

      August 04, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      Yum!! Totally making these soon. Thanks for the recipe Jane! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Pamela @ FlowerPatchFarmhouse.com

      August 04, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Yummo, we love Jalapenos. These are definitely going to be made this week in our house. Unfortunately my fully loaded jalapeno plants were nibbled down to nubs night before last by some deer. Sniff! I will have to get some at the store. Thank you for the recipe!

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    8. Barbara F.

      August 04, 2014 at 6:11 pm

      These look scrumptious! And easy! And low carb, too? Even better!

      Reply
    9. Heather - New House New Home

      August 04, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      These look so yummy! I've got a bunch of peppers ready for picking...guess I know what I'm making for dinner tomorrow night.

      Reply
    10. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles

      August 04, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Wow, these look so yummy! Richard loooves spicy foods, so I know this would be a hit in our house.

      Reply
    11. suzanne morse

      August 04, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      As soon as you are done preparing the peppers, wash your hands in cold water and table salt...really rub well....you should be able to get all the "pepper stuff" off your hands....it works well for me!

      Reply
    12. Peggy

      August 04, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Can't wait to try these! We are crazy about jalopenas! Just in time for football season! Thank you!

      Reply
    13. Ren Jetton

      August 04, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Yum! Here is another one to try: Stuff peppers with cream cheese and wrap with bacon. Then grill. Delicious.

      Reply
    14. Ann

      August 04, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Even though I'm not a pepper fan these really do look amazing. I love anything with melted cheese! I actually am sure I could make a meal out of them!

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    15. [email protected]

      August 03, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      Trust me.....these things are soooooo goooood. Betcha can't eat just one.

      Reply

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