Description
Savory Stuffed Jalapeño Bites are a flavorful appetizer featuring fresh jalapeño halves filled with a creamy and cheesy sausage mixture. Baked until golden and bubbly, these spicy bites are perfect for parties and snacks.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 20 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise with seeds removed
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking dish or sheet to bake the jalapeños.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir until the mixture is well blended and uniform in texture.
- Fill Jalapeños: Arrange the halved jalapeños on the prepared baking dish. Generously fill each jalapeño half with the sausage and cheese mixture, packing it well.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the jalapeño bites hot, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Halving and removing the seeds from the jalapeños reduces the heat; leave some seeds for spicier bites.
- Drain the sausage well to avoid soggy filling and excess grease in the bites.
- Use cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- These bites can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- For a crispier top, broil for the last 2 minutes carefully watching to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
