If you still need a recipe for the Super Bowl, try this one! This is an amazing appetizer with only 4 ingredients. It's a little spicy, but still a crowd-pleaser.
You can make this dish up to a day ahead if you’re making it for a gathering, and just bake when you’re ready. Dan and I usually just make these for us though, they are so good! With a salad and fruit, it’s not too unhealthy of a meal. =)
Sausage stuffed jalapeños
Makes roughly 2 1/2 to 3 dozen, but varies based on size of jalapeños
1 lb jalapeños
½ lb. sausage (can use hot if you want really spicy!)
1 8oz. package cream cheese (lite works great for this), softened
½ c. shredded parmesan or other Italian cheese
Cook and crumble sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
Meanwhile, prepare jalapeños by just slicing off stem and then cut in half horizontally; remove seeds, ribs and stems to have 2 halves; a grapefruit spoon works great for this if you have one. (Make sure to wash your hands very well afterwards and do not touch your eyes!)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
When sausage has cooled slightly, combine with cream cheese and parmesan cheese in a medium bowl.
Spray glass baking dishes (you probably need 2) with baking spray. Place jalapeños in dishes, cut side up. Fill each jalapeño half with about 1 T. filling; use more or less depending on the size.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
