Name: Italian Stuffed Jalapenos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 15 jalapenos, preferably red, cut in ½, seeded and deveined; 1 Tbsp canola oil; 2 lb(s) mild Italian sausage, casings removed; ¼ cup minced red onion; ¼ cup minced red bell pepper; 3 Tbsp minced garlic; 2 cups mascarpone or cream cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; Salt and pepper; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Yields

4-6 servings

Italian sausage, mozzarella and Parmesan add some extra zing to the popular party food.

ingredients

jalapenos, preferably red, cut in ½, seeded and deveined

Tbsp canola oil

lb(s) mild Italian sausage, casings removed

cup minced red onion

cup minced red bell pepper

Tbsp minced garlic

cups mascarpone or cream cheese

cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Salt and pepper

cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF and set a rack in the middle of the oven.

Step 2

Place jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Turn broiler on medium.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Add the sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic and cook to soften for about 5 minutes. Remove and place in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add mascarpone, and Parmesan. Mix ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Place approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno half, and top with 1/2 teaspoon of mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Place the sheet tray of stuffed peppers in oven and broil until mozzarella cheese melts.

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