Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

Everyone loves these! I’m always asked to make them.

I would give the base of this recipe a 5, but based on other reviews that I connected with, I added more flavors that were inspired by a sausage stuffed mushroom recipe I make often, and it got rave reviews. So in the end, it was a 5 star recipe after enhancing the base. I sautéed sliced scallions with some minced garlic just until wilted, salt & pepper and added to the mixture. Also added some finely grated cheddar cheese and a few tablespoons of panko. Topped with a sprinkle of grated parm. Tip> Sauté the crumbled sausage then pulse 2-3 times in a food processor to get it crumbled small enough to disperse evenly throughout the mixture.

Used fresh sweet peppers instead of jalapeño just because I don’t like anything spicy. And cheddar instead of Parmesan and it came out amazing!

I’ve made these several times – most recently tonight for the Super Bowl. They are always a hit and I don’t change a thing! I buy 20 jalapeños and cut in half and have the perfect amount of filling. I choose the medium sized peppers if I can – too big is just too much pepper. These are easy to make but cutting and deseeding the pepper can be a bit labor intensive. I wear disposable gloves and a mask (Covid has made this easier). You’ll burn your hands if not protected. The mask helps a lot. The fumes from the pepper can be intense. I cut off the stems, slice in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and then rinse the pepper half. If you prepare the jalapeño halves and brown the sausage the night before, prep can be super easy. I use Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage in the tube wrap. Make sure you put your cream cheese out to soften, mix it to loosen it up and add the browned sausage and and Parmesan cheese. I fill the peppers, put on a tray and cover until I’m ready to cook. Great dish to prepare ahead of time and pop in the oven when you’re ready. I don’t serve with ranch – it’s so good without. These are actually even good when they’re cooled off after an hour or two. There will be none left!

Sooooo good and yummy. I put smoked provolone cheese on before putting them in the oven. Delicious

I made this dish for my poker group today. Everyone loved them; I prepared 28 halves and came home with zero. I added about 1 tbsp of minced garlic and topped with freshly-fried, chopped bacon and sliced scallions. I will make these again!

Was awesome loved it….. But was not too crazy about having ranch with it. I really believe that it’s great just the way it is.. Thanks again

I have made these several times now and absolutely love them.

These poppers are 10/10! Everyone loves them!

Used the Hot flavored sausage. Only change I made. Very good!

Added crushed red peppers to the sausage when cooking it. A thick slice of butter was added to the filling. I also softened the filling in the microwave for 40sec. Added chives on top of the cheese! Amazing recipe

We have been baking, frying, and grilling versions of this recipe for years. Always a hit. Never leftovers no matter how many we bake or fry or grill. The trick is to keep them in a warming container so they do not get cold. But they get eaten so quickly that rarely has it been a need. Have seen prize winning casseroles languish as these are more preferred. We have also used hatch and poblano chilies as well. mix and match. We have mixed in habanero chilies with the cream cheese for those who like to suffer when they eat. We have varied the meats/sausages as well. lamb, duck, venison, chicken, bison, beef, pork, and even salmon, crab, and shrimp. Various cheeses and cheese blends have also been used. One is only limited by one’s imagination.

Lacked a bit in flavor. Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder and thinly sliced scallions, green tops included. I use shredded cheddar & shredded parmesan. Panko crumbs and a bit of olive oil to moisten & dried parsley for the topping adds a nice little crunch.

Have been making these for a couple of years, excellent “football Food”

Love these! The only thing I change is to add cumin to the sausage while cooking for some added flavor. If you like cumin – game changer

Always a hit at pot lucks

very good but placed a strip of bacon on top and baked in oven

These were great with a bit of cajun seasoning sprinkled on top as well.

Love these so easy! I also made them using the small sweet peppers.

This is a really good recipe just as it is! Both sides of our families love these!! There is definitely no leftovers lol!!

We make this all the time. It’s easy and yummy. Have to be careful, sometimes the jalapenos can be really hot.