Italian Stuffed Jalapenos
- Level: Easy
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
15 jalapenos, preferably red, cut in 1/2, seeded and deveined
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups mascarpone or cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Minced chives
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Add onions, peppers, garlic and sausage and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove and place in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add mascarpone, and Parmesan. Mix ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
- Place approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno half, and top with 1/2 teaspoon of mozzarella cheese.
- Place the sheet tray of stuffed peppers in oven and bake for 5 minutes or until mozzarella cheese melts.
- Garnish with minced chives and Parmesan.
