EASIEST Ever Jalapeño Poppers (Just 4 Ingredients)

BAKED

INGREDIENTS

• 10 Jalapeño Peppers sliced lengthwise and de-seeded
• 8 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 1/2 pound Hot And Spicy Ground Sausage cooked and drained
• 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesean Cheese
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
• 1 pinch Smoked Paprika optional, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Using gloves, slice jalapenos in half and scrape out seeds and ribs. You can leave some of the white flesh in for extra heat.
3. Mix together cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, grated cheese and parmesan cheese.
4. Distribute filling evenly among all peppers.
5. Bake on foil-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes at 375°F or until golden brown.
6. Garnish with smoked paprika or fresh green onion and serve immediately.

DEEP FRIED

INGREDIENTS

• 2 quarts oil for frying vegetable, canola, and peanut are great for deep frying
• 12 fresh jalapeños
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 oz real bacon bits or 6 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried chives or fresh, chopped

Ingredients for the dredge

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons paprika

PREP

1. Wash and dry jalapeños.
2. Slice each jalapeño lengthwise, making sure the stem is intact on both halves. Scoop out seeds and ribs.
3. Preheat 2 quarts of cooking oil to 375°F.
4. Add paprika to breadcrumbs and combine.

DIRECTIONS