Description
These Savory Stuffed Jalapeño Bites are the perfect appetizer, combining spicy jalapeños with a creamy filling of sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. They’re easy to make and sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking dish or sheet.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded Parmesan. Stir until well blended.
- Stuff the Jalapeños: Place the halved jalapeños on the prepared baking dish. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the sausage and cheese mixture, ensuring they are well-packed.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the jalapeño bites hot, paired with your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- Make these ahead of time and bake just before serving for easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jalapeño half
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg