Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños
Sausage stuffed jalapeños are spicy jalapeño peppers filled with a savory sausage and cheese mixture, then baked until golden and delicious. They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
- 10–12 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 250 g sausage (pork or chicken), casing removed
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika or chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a baking tray.
- Slice jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a pan, cook sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into jalapeño halves.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves while handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- Removing all seeds reduces the heat level.
- Let the filling cool slightly before stuffing.
- Use fresh, firm peppers for best results.
- These are best served hot or warm.