Jalapeno poppers with sausage is a quick and easy appetizer for any kind of party. It is a perfect combination of spicy jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and ground pork sausage.
We recommend serving these sausage stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Spicy food lovers will definitely love it! Once I brought these awesome Jalapeno poppers with sausage to a party, I’m cooking them every weekend.
If you aren’t a huge fan of spicy food, don’t be afraid to give this jalapeno peppers with ground pork sausage recipe a try, because the combination of the jalapeno peppers with the creamy filling makes them less spicy.
Just be sure to remove all the jalapeno peppers seeds.
SAUSAGE STUFFED JALAPENOS INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground pork sausage;
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature;
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded;
- ⅓ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded;
- 1 pound fresh jalapeno;
- ½ tsp dried sage;
- ¼ tsp garlic powder;
- salt and pepper, to taste.
HOW TO MAKE STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS WITH SAUSAGE
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Brown 1 pound ground pork sausage in a large skillet. Then, turn off the heat and drain the excess fat.
- Add 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese to the browned ground pork sausage.
- Season the filling with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or dried sage, if needed. Mix to combine.
- Cut each jalapeno pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Fill jalapeno halves with cheesy ground pork sausage filling. Then, place sausage stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Top with minced jalapeno or chopped parsley, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with sour cream or ranch dressing.
CAN I FREEZE SAUSAGE-STUFFED JALAPENOS?
Yes, you can freeze these sausage-stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese until ready to bake.
Once you have filled the jalapeno peppers with a creamy filling, arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer (stuffed jalapenos shouldn’t touch).
Freeze until frozen. Then, transfer the jalapeno peppers with ground pork sausage to the freezer-safe container or a plastic bag and return to the freezer. Store for 2-3 months in the freezer.
RECIPE TIPS:
- Baking time depends on the size of the jalapeno peppers.
- If you want to add more spicy flavor, you can add red pepper flakes or minced jalapeno to the filling.
- Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage;
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature;
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded;
- ⅓ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded;
- 1 pound fresh jalapeno;
- ½ tsp dried sage;
- ¼ tsp garlic powder;
- salt and pepper, to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Brown ground pork sausage in a large skillet. Then, drain the excess fat. Turn off the heat.
- Then, add softened cream cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded Mozzarella cheese to the browned ground pork sausage. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or dried sage, if needed. Mix to combine.
- Cut each jalapeno pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Fill jalapeno halves with cheesy ground pork sausage filling.
- Place Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos with cream cheese on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Baking time depends on the size of the jalapeno peppers. Top with minced jalapeno or chopped parsley, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Answering Your Burning Questions
- How Do You Cut Jalapeno Peppers For Stuffing?
Just wash the jalapeno peppers and cut them lengthwise. Then remove the seeds and stuff your jalapeno peppers with ground pork sausage and cheesy filling.
- Can I Make Stuffed Jalapenos The Night Before?
Yes, you can make jalapeno poppers with sausage the night before. Just fill the jalapeno peppers with a creamy filling, then place them on the lined with parchment paper baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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