Kickin Stuffed Peppers

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Tired of boring stuffed green peppers? Try these baked jalapenos with a delicious cream cheese filling full of flavor! They are great as an appetizer or side.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
30 stuffed peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild pork sausage

  • 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, cubed

  • 15 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  2. Place a skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage and cook until brown; drain and return pan to heat. Stir the cream cheese into the sausage and cook until completely melted; remove from heat.

  3. Spoon equal portions of the sausage mixture into the jalapeno halves and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are soft and the tops are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
26g Fat
4g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 888mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 311mg 7%

* 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.

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