Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
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These Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers are to die for! They’re the perfect appetizer for game day. Fresh Jalapeños are stuffed with a mixture of pork sausage, cream cheese and parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown. They’re salty, slightly spicy and insanely delicious. Keep this recipe for those indulgent occasions!
This is not a new recipe. In fact, I’ve had this recipe for quite some time now, but I was waiting for the perfect time to share it with you…Super Bowl tiiiiiime. If Jalapeño Poppers don’t scream game day food then I don’t know what does. When do you eat stuff like this unless you’re watching a big game? I learned how to make these from dear family friends who are wonderful cooks. We’ve had many gatherings where these Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers were enjoyed and there will definitely be many more!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Only 4 ingredients: Fresh jalapeños, pork sausage, cream cheese and parmesan cheese are the only ingredients you need to make these!
- Easy to make: These come together so quickly and easy! They can also be assembled the day before and baked later.
- They’re delicious: There are some recipes out there that just work no matter what. This is one of those recipes. You can’t screw these up. They’re a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients:
- Fresh jalapeños: You will need 20 jalapeños to make 40 poppers. I cut them in half and remove the veins and seeds. The veins and seeds are where they hold their spice.
- Pork sausage: The saltiness of pork sausage works really well with all the other ingredients. No need to add additional herbs.
- Block of cream cheese: Cream cheese binds all the ingredients together so when they bake they hold together nicely. It also balances out the heat a little.
- Grated parmesan cheese: Parmesan adds a great nutty flavor and additional salt. It also melts into the pork when the poppers are baked and browns up nicely.
How to make Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice the top of the jalapeños off then cut in half length wise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and veins. Place jalapeños on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Prepare the stuffing by browning the pork sausage in a skillet until cooked through. Should take about 8 minutes over medium heat. Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Using a spoon, generously stuff each jalapeño half with the pork sausage. Bake for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Substitutions and Additions:
- You can use any type of sausage. I prefer pork or breakfast sausage. Italian sausage would also work – I would purchase mild as the jalapeños are spicy enough. Poblano peppers would also be great with the pork sausage stuffing.
- Dairy free cream cheese could be substituted for regular cream cheese.
- Romano cheese or Asiago would also be delicious instead of parmesan cheese.
Helpful Tips:
- Always read through the recipe before starting. This helps prevent mistakes.
- Prepare the ingredients before starting. This helps prevent mistakes and makes clean up easier.
- I suggest wearing gloves when cutting the jalapenos and thoroughly washing your hands after. Careful not to rub your eyes for face while working with jalapeños.
- I suggest preparing these ahead of time and baking later if you’re hosting a party or attending a party. It makes planning much simpler when recipes don’t have to be prepared all at once.
These little guys are seriously bites of salty, slightly spicy, cheesy heaven. There are only four ingredients (including the jalapeños) and these four ingredients, when mixed together, are seriously magical.
If you’re looking to bring an amazing appetizer and want to wow guests at a party, make these. They’re a little unusual, in such a good way, and your guests will be asking you for the recipe.
At least make them for the big game…they’re pretty good with a cold beer. Just sayin’.
For more game day, recipes try my Jalapeño Popper Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Sweet Onion Bacon Dip!
Jalapeño Poppers with Sausage, Cream Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
These 4 ingredinet Jalapeno Poppers are salty, mildly spicy, cheesy and downright delicious! Pork sausage is mixed with cream cheese and parmesan cheese then stuffed onto a jalapno and baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 20 jalapeños, halved and seeds and vein removed
- 1 pound pork sausage (I used Jimmy Dean's regular)
- 1, 8 ounce block cream cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare jalapeños by cutting in half length wise and using a spoon to remove veins and seed (if you have gloves, it would be wise to use them. Careful not to touch your eyes or nose! Wash your hands thoroughly after).
- Place jalapeños on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
- Brown the pork sausage in a skillet. Once cooked through, add cream cheese and stir until combined (this will take awhile but stir until the cream cheese is fully mixed in with the sausage). Add parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
- Stuff the peppers with the sausage mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
Jalapeno poppers can be assembled in advance and baked later. They will last for 3 days in the refrigerator.
How cute are these!! Easy yet stunning:)
thank you!