Description
Spice up your meal with these Pepperjack Cheese Sausages, bursting with flavor from jalapeños, pepperjack cheese, and smoked paprika. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, they’re great for grilling or pan-frying. Serve them with your favorite sides or in a bun for a delightful, savory experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Sausage casings (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, pepperjack cheese, jalapeños, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Sausage Casings: If using casings, soak them in water according to the package instructions. Rinse well and set aside.
- Stuff Sausages (Optional): If using casings, carefully stuff the sausage mixture into the casings using a sausage stuffer. Tie the ends of the casings and twist sausages into desired lengths.
- Cook Sausages: Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook sausages for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and are nicely browned.
- Serve: Let sausages rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite sides or on a bun.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with a tangy barbecue sauce or spicy mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes