Sunday, August 26, 2012

Stuffed Jalapenos with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

The second appetizer I brought to "Steaksgiving III" were stuffed jalapenos.  My neighbor served these for the 4th of July.  I don't really like super spicy things but gave these a try.  They are really good and were a hit for the party.  They're a little time consuming but well worth it!!  Thanks Lex for sharing the recipe!
The recipe is adapted from this site.

Ingredients:
16-18 jalapenos, cut lengthwise in half & seeds removed
12 oz Jimmy Dean sausage
8 oz softened cream cheese
About 1/2 block of pepper jack cheese, shredded
2-3 scallions, chopped fine
Juice of 1 lime
1-2 cloves of garlic minced
Salt to taste
1/2 diced jalapeno (optional)

Directions:
Brown the sausage and drain the fat
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine cream cheese; pepper jack cheese, scallions, lime, garlic, salt and sausage.  If desired, add the 1/2 chopped jalapeno to the mixture too
Stuff each half of jalapeno with the sausage / cheese mixture
Arrange on baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes


Cilantro Dipping Sauce:
1 bunch of cilantro, rinsed clean
1/2 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste

Directions:
Cut the majority of the stem off the cilantro
Place the bundle in a small food processor with sour cream, lime juice and salt.
Chill until ready to serve


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