How to Make Sausage-Stuffed Cherry Pepper Poppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a fun and flavorful appetizer to serve at your next gathering, then look no further than Sausage-Stuffed Cherry Pepper Poppers. These little bites of deliciousness are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

The star of this recipe is the cherry peppers, which are small and round with a slightly sweet flavor. When paired with the savory and spicy sausage filling, the result is a flavor explosion that will have you...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 (14 ounce) jars pickled red peppers (such as Peppadew®), drained
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 pie plates with aluminum foil.
  • Pinch about 1/2 teaspoon sausage off and roll into a small oval shape. Stuff the sausage piece into a pepper. Repeat with remaining sausage and peppers.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil into each foil-lined pie plate and divide the stuffed peppers into each one. Rotate the plates to roll and coat poppers in the oil.
  • Roast poppers in the preheated oven until the sausage is cooked through and the poppers are very slightly dried out, about 20 minutes. Let cool before serving. Arrange onto a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    53 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 15mg