Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy jalapeño halves are filled to the brim with smooth cream cheese and bubbly Monterey Jack cheese.

Jalapeño Poppers

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 28 mins Yield: 20 poppers Serving Size: 2 poppers

Ingredients

1⁄2 lb. (225g) ground mild

Italian sausage 8 oz. (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened 1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 10 large jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded

4 oz. (110g) Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1 Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until browned. Remove from heat.

2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, black pepper, and cooked Italian sausage.

3Place jalapeño halves, hollow side up, on a rimmed baking sheet.

4Fill hollowed jalapeño halves with cream cheese and sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

5Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is a deep golden brown and bubbly.

6Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow poppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving. For an extra treat, wrap stuffed jalapeño halves with a thin slice of bacon, secure with a toothpick, and bake as directed.

Nutrition per Serving

Fat 82% Protein 16% Net Carb 2% Ratio 2.0:1 Calories 176

Fat 16g

Protein 7g

Total Carbohydrate 2g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Net Carbohydrate 1g