Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

I have very fond memories of Marion's stuffed bell peppers... I used to LOVE the inside and give the bell pepper to Mike!  Well, my best friend, Susan, made stuffed jalapeno peppers for Christmas this year, so I asked her to share her recipe... She says they are easy to make and very delicious!  Here is her recipe:
1        pound bulk pork sausage – I use Jimmy Dean
1         package 8 oz cream cheese – softened
1         cup (4 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese
22   large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded **
Ranch salad dressing – optional

In a large skillet, cook the sausage and drain and cool.  In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; fold in sausage.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno.  Place on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered in 425° oven for 15 – 20 minutes or until filling is browned and bubbly.  Serve with ranch dressing.

**Note:  When washing, cutting and seeding the jalapeno peppers, wear rubber or plastic gloves to protect hands.  Avoid touching face.

Options:  you can cook on BBQ pit also and for those bacon lovers – wrap a piece of bacon around jalapeno before baking.

Here's a picture... they do look yummy!  Thanks for sharing with us, Susan!

Stay tuned... I plan on taking pictures of some yummy food at Michael Anne's on Christmas Day!