Cheese Stuffed Sausage
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
25 mins
-
Total Time
40 mins
-
Servings
5 Servings
-
Calories
656 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Cheese Stuffed Sausage
Description
This recipe begins by blending softened cream cheese with spices such as cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, then folding in sharp cheddar cheese to create a flavorful cheese filling. Italian sausages are sliced open vertically and each is generously stuffed with this cheese mixture. The sausages are arranged in a baking dish layered with a chipotle sauce made from fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, garlic powder, and Mexican oregano.
The sausages are then topped with the remaining cheddar cheese before baking at 350°F until thoroughly cooked and the cheese topping is melted and slightly browned. The chipotle-tomato sauce provides a smoky, mildly spicy backdrop and keeps the sausages moist as they bake.
This dish pairs well as a hearty main course, combining the spicy, savory flavors of sausage with creamy, seasoned cheese and a vibrant tomato sauce. A portion of the cheese mix can be saved to stuff jalapeños or other appetizers, adding versatility. Proper cooking to recommended internal temperatures ensures food safety.
Ingredients
- 5-6 Italian sausage in casings
- CHEESE MIX
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese divided, grated sharp
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- chipotle sauce
- 14 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes diced or crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/2-1 teaspoon chipotles in adobo
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix with a hand blender cream cheese, cumin, garlic powder and chili powder until well combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl mix together fire roasted tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano and chipotles.
- Place chipotle sauce on the bottom of a 8"X5" baking dish.
- Slice each sausage vertically and gently add about 2 tablespoons of cheese mix. Place in baking dish.
- Top sausages with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
- Bake at 350•F for 25 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked.
Notes
- Check USDA recommended internal temperatures for cooked meats: 165 ºF for ground chicken or turkey; 160 ºF for ground pork, beef, veal, and lamb.
- About half the cheese mixture can be reserved and used to stuff jalapeños or other vegetables as an additional appetizer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1236mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
