December 14, 2019
Jalapeño Poppers
These are spicy flavor bombs! The added cheddar is optional. If you like more heat, leave in some of the membrane and seeds on the peppers.
Servings: 10
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 20 jalapeños 4 inch
- 1, 8 ounce package of cream cheese softened at room temperature (use kite hill cream cheese if dairy-free)
- 1 pound pork sausage casings removed
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese finely grated, optional (leave off if dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Cut jalapeños in half, length-wise. With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membrane (the source of the heat).
- Cook sausage in a frying pan until completely cooked, breaking it apart until browned. Drain the grease.
- Combine the sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar, if using. Spoon the mixture into each jalapeño half and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.
Notes
The nutrition is for the jalapeños without the cheddar added. Serving size is 4 halves.
For poppers without the cheddar added: Calories: 233, Carbs: 3, Fiber: 1, Fat: 21, Protein: 9
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Poppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
325
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Cholesterol
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
512
mg
22
%
Potassium
239
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
906
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
196
mg
20
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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