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Ingredients
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12 jalapeno peppers, seeded
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8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage (such as Bob Evans®), casings removed
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2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-flavored seasoning mix
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1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
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1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
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Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set aside. Slice a thin piece from the bottom of each pepper to stop peppers from rolling onto their sides when baking.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop each pepper carefully into the water and boil 2 minutes. Remove peppers from water and place in the bowl of ice water.
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Cook turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, ranch-flavored seasoning, and garlic.
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Remove peppers from water and drain. Fill each pepper with sausage mixture, forming a mound. Place filled peppers on a baking sheet; place in the freezer until just frozen, about 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix bread crumbs with butter. Press into the top of the sausage filling.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese starts to bubble, 25 to 30 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
If desired, you may freeze until ready to bake. These are a great finger food to make ahead of time.
This recipe might leave you with leftover filling. Save to use when you make more jalapeno poppers, or also use as a dip.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
291 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 291 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
Sodium 670mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 16g | 31% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Calcium 260mg | 20% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 147mg | 3% |
* 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.