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Maple Sausage and Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 
Bring the heat to your next get-together! These delicious Maple Sausage and Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers are sure to turn your guests into fans!
Servings: 30 poppers
Ingredients
  • 15 jalapenos large
  • 16 oz maple pork sausage ground
  • 8 oz cream cheese unsoftened
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 package bacon (Recommend Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Brown the maple sausage in a skillet over medium heat, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
  3. Mix the cream cheese and shredded cheddar with the sausage. Knead with your hands if needed. Set aside.

  4. Wear disposable gloves when prepping the jalapenos: Cut off jalapeno stems (optional). Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds and pith (the white part) with a teaspoon and discard (leave some pith and seeds if you like it spicy!).

  5. Fill each jalapeno with sausage and cheese mixture using a spoon or your hands. This will be 1 or 2 teaspoons of the mixture, depending on the size of your jalapenos. Place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper, about a half-inch apart.
  6. Microwave the pre-cooked bacon slices for 45 seconds between two paper towels. Top each jalapeno with 1/3 of a bacon slice.
  7. (You can use uncooked bacon if you prefer. Just wrap the jalapenos with uncooked bacon, and secure it with a toothpick. The bacon will end up less crisp this way—but who doesn’t like a little extra bacon grease?)
  8. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until jalapenos are crisp-tender and bacon is crisp. Or grill them on the barbie for about 20 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool slightly, then indulge!