Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños are filled with a spicy, creamy filling topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and baked until golden brown.

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These Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños are perfect for any game day or any occasion. Not only are they easy to make but they are deliciously addictive too. Hey, I would be doing a disservice if I didn’t warn you guys.

Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños Ingredients

• 15 large jalapeños halved with membranes and seeds removed

• 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 1/2 pepper, diced (any color)

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 pounds, HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE

• 2 cups (2 containers), MASCARPONE CHEESE

• 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• 1 cup, shredded mozzarella

Prepping the Jalapeños

Start by preheating your oven to 400ºF.

Next, cut your jalapeños in half, lengthwise, and remove the membranes and seeds with a small spoon or pairing knife. Please be very careful if using a paring knife!

Place the jalapeños on a baking tray and set aside.

Filling for Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Carefully place your sausage in the pan breaking it up into pieces as it’s cooking.

Once the sausage is almost cooked and broken up (about 15 minutes) go ahead and add in the onion, pepper and garlic. Continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the veggies become soft and the sausage if fully cooked.

Drain all but about a tablespoon of accumulated fat and set aside to cool to room temperature. Once the sausage mixture is cooled add in the mascarpone and Parmesan cheese stirring until combined.

Stuff “It”

Lastly, you will want to take your prepared jalapeños and put about a tablespoon or so (all depending on the size) of the filling into the jalapeños. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. The Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños should be a little soft and the cheese golden brown. Like so…

Putting them on a wire rack removes them from the extra grease on the baking tray. When ready to serve, place them on a serving plate and well…going, going, GONE.

Truth Be Told

I have always been a huge fan of the FoodNetwork channel growing up, especially the Food Network Star. I followed Guy Fieri from start to finish.

He has so many good recipes but my all time favorite are these Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños. It has been over 18 years since I started making these. Heck, I still have the printed recipe, stains and all in my recipe book!

The Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños quickly became a favorite appetizer amongst friends, family and even the dog RZR, who thought he would try a half tray! Rest assured that RZR is still with us, but maybe not as much of a fan like the rest of us! Hey, at least he doesn’t take food off the countertops anymore…Goofball!!!

It was by pure luck (I think) that I got to meet Guy years ago and it was one of the best times of my life. Sharing this recipe is an honor. Please enjoy.~Christina