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Jalapeño Popper Sausage Skillet
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Jalapeño Popper Sausage Skillet
Total Time33 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings10
Total Time33 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings10

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Jalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
Key IngredientJalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
AboutThis jalapeño popper skillet takes the classic bar snack and turns it into a spicy skillet, perfect for game-day, or any day! Unapologetically fiery, with a combo of fresh jalapeño peppers and Eckrich® Jalapeño & Cheddar Links, this dish cranks the heat — and the flavors — to epic levels.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageJalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
 
8 Oz Thick-Cut Bacon, Chopped
 
5 Jalapeños, Seeded, and Sliced Thin, Divided
 
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
 
¼ Tsp Smoked Paprika
 
42 Oz Eckrich® Jalapeño & Cheddar Links, Cut Into 1-Inch Thick Coins
 
5 Oz Cream Cheese, Cubed, Room Temperature
 
1 ½ C Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Divided
 
½ C Whole Milk
 
3 Green Onions, Sliced Thin
 
2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Jalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
Key IngredientJalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
Directions
1PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Heat large oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium heat.
2COOK bacon, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 7 minutes. Stir in 4 jalapeños, garlic and paprika. Cook until peppers are tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add in sausage and cook, stirring occasionally until just heated through, about 1 minute.
3STIR in cream cheese, 1 cup cheese and milk until smooth. Top with remaining cheese and remaining jalapeño slices.
4BAKE until the sauce is bubbling, and cheese is melted, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5GARNISH with green onion and cilantro. Serve and enjoy.
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