Meaty Stuffed Jalapenos
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant
Categories: Appetizers- Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground pork sausage or ground beef
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey jack
- Salt and ground black pepper
- About 20 average-size jalapenos, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
Directions
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Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
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In a large skillet, cook sausage or beef until browned, breaking the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain well.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained meat, the cream cheese and the shredded cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.
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Fill each pepper half with meat mixture. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.