Guy Fieri's Italian Stuffed Jalapenos

These are delicious! I topped with Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzels for an extra kick. Very easy to make and yummy yummy! Recipe courtesy of Food Network and Guy Fieri.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 15  jalapenos (preferably red, cut in half, seeded and deveined)
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 2  lbs mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, minced
• 3  tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2  cups mascarpone or 2  cups cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (grated plus more for garnish)
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and set a rack in middle of oven.
2. Place jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven and let cool.
4. Turn broiler on medium.
5. Heat oil in a medium saute pan.
6. Add the sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic.
8. Cook to soften for about 5 minutes.
9. Remove and place in a large bowl.
10. Cool to room temperature, then add mascarpone or cream cheese, and Parmesan.
11. Mix ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
12. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno half.
13. Top with 1/2 teaspoon of mozzarella cheese.
14. Place the sheet tray of stuffed peppers in oven and broil until mozzarella cheese melts.