Loaded Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

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Not your average stuffed jalapeno popper. Couldn't find a recipe that I liked so made these loaded with everything I like! Hope you like them just as much as I do. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Submitted by FunwithFood
Published on July 13, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 jalapeno poppers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 12 jalapeno peppers, seeded

  • 8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage (such as Bob Evans®), casings removed

  • 2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-flavored seasoning mix

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste

  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set aside. Slice a thin piece from the bottom of each pepper to stop peppers from rolling onto their sides when baking.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop each pepper carefully into the water and boil 2 minutes. Remove peppers from water and place in the bowl of ice water.

  3. Cook turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, ranch-flavored seasoning, and garlic.

  4. Remove peppers from water and drain. Fill each pepper with sausage mixture, forming a mound. Place filled peppers on a baking sheet; place in the freezer until just frozen, about 20 minutes.

  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  6. Mix bread crumbs with butter. Press into the top of the sausage filling.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese starts to bubble, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

If desired, you may freeze until ready to bake. These are a great finger food to make ahead of time.

This recipe might leave you with leftover filling. Save to use when you make more jalapeno poppers, or also use as a dip.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
22g Fat
13g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 670mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 260mg 20%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 147mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.