Cheesy Baked Jalapeño Poppers
If you like an appetizer with a kick, then try this Cheesy Baked Jalapeño Poppers recipe. They are best served with your favorite sauce!
Friends, I miss the big parties and hosting like we’ve done so much of in the past. Don’t you? If you’ve made my Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (that is very popular on RE), you may be one of the many who’ve asked for a Baked Jalapeño Poppers recipe!
Cheesy Baked Jalapeño Poppers
We’ll, today is your lucky day! No air fyer, just pop in the oven and bake and serve! They are stuffed with cheese and sausage, a delicious spicy appetizer treat! And we love them served with Ranch dressing, but for an extra kick, serve with Bitchin’ Sauce.
And for all of your mushroom fans, try these Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms! Soooooo good!
How to make Baked Jalapeño Poppers
We’re sharing a delicious, easy, Baked Jalapeño Poppers Recipe that you can put together in no time! We love to buy our jalapeno peppers at Trader Joe’s, because they are nice and big, and come 5 or 6 in a pack! And don’t forget the fresh cracked pepper for the finishing touch.
Ingredients for Jalapeño Poppers
- Jalapeño peppers
- Ground sausage
- Cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Ok, and a little cracked black pepper!
Add a variety of cheese to the poppers:
- Blue cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Asaigo cheese
What to serve with your Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers?
- We love ranch dressing!
- Bitchin Sauce
- Make your own Avocado Garlic Aioli Sauce
Poppers for any party!
Poppers are a great appetizer for Game Day (yes!), but also to make if you want to invite your neighbors over for an easy nosh.
When I think of our neighbors, winter is a tough time to get to know them! We’ve been battling the snow and cold here, as I know so many of you have, too.
I love this quote that helps us get out of our ruts and interested in people:
“The only way we will love our neighbor as ourselves is by getting to know our neighbors, even in the midst of our differences. And the only way to truly know someone is by being with them.” –Eric Overby
Do you need to wear gloves when cutting jalapenos?
The oils can burn your skin, and you want to avoid getting any in your eyes!
This is how to avoid this: Wearing Kitchen Gloves While Chopping Jalapeño Peppers
OUCH! if you’ve had this happen (hand raised!)
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and ribs from each half.
Of course, if you want a spicier dish, leave the seeds and membranes intact.
More popper recipes:
Paleo Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili Recipe
Mini Chicken Taco Boats and Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip
Enjoy these easy poppers!
Get the Recipe:
Cheesy Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 10-12 large jalapeno peppers, halved, lengthwise and seeded (or 1 pound)
- Fresh black cracked pepper
- Favorite dip, (Ranch dressing, Bitchin sauce, etc.)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place sausage in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned. Drain grease.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Spoon 1-2 Tbsp. into each jalapeno half, depending on the size.
- On a large baking sheet, place the filled peppers.
- Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned on top and bubbly.
- Add fresh cracked pepper as the final touch before serving!
- Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro) for a garnish!
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like Ranch dressing.
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