Cheesy Italian Jalapeño Poppers

These may be small, but they pack a wallop!! Have lots of beer on hand to cool the palate! Not for the faint of heart!

Level: Easy

Groceries:

• 12 large Jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
• 1/2 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 lb smoked gouda, shredded
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine
• 1 egg
• 1/2C cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tbsp sour cream
• Tabasco sauce (to taste)
• Salt and Pepper

How to:

Preheat oven to 375˚.

In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until cooked, about 15 minutes. Drain fat and set aside in a mixing bowl. Add all cheeses, onion, sour cream, egg, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. Stuff into the peppers and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown - about 30 minutes.