Italian Stuffed Jalapenos

• jalapenos, cut in 1/2, seeded and deveined↗15
• tablespoon canola oil↗1 tablespoon
• cup red onion, minced↗1⁄4 cup
• cup red bell pepper, minced↗1⁄4 cup
• tablespoons garlic, minced↗3 tablespoons
• lbs mild Italian sausage, casings removed↗2 lbs
• cups mascarpone↗2 cups
• cup mozzarella cheese, shredded↗1⁄2 cup
• cup parmesan cheese, grated↗1⁄4 cup
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Add onions, peppers, garlic and sausage and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove and place in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add mascarpone, mozzarella and Parmesan. Mix ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Place approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno half.

5. 5

   Place the sheet tray of stuffed peppers in oven and bake for 5 minutes.