These Low Carb, Keto BBQ Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños are delectably creamy, filling and meaty, covered in cheese, drizzled with sweet BBQ sauce, sprinkled with freshly chopped cilantro and just spicy enough with TWO. NET CARBS. EACH.
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These Low Carb, Keto BBQ Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños were born from my obsession with peppers. They are delectably creamy, filling and meaty, sprinkled with melty cheese and freshly chopped cilantro and just spicy enough with two carbs each. Need I say more?
If you’re stuffed pepper-obsessed like me, check out these other keto and low carb recipes:
- Paleo and Whole30 Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers
- Chipotle Lime Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Paleo and Whole30 Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Low Carb, Keto Jalapeño Poppers, Gluten-Free, Whole30 Option
- Paleo & Whole30 Jalapeño Poppers
You will need the following to make these incredibly yummy Low Carb, Keto BBQ Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños.
- cast iron skillet
- chef’s knife
- kitchen gloves
- meat chopper
- herb scissors
- parchment paper
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
Low Carb, Keto BBQ Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
- 14 large jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise with seeds removed
- 16 oz. mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium white onion finely chopped
- 4 oz. cream cheese cubed (1/2-in. cubes)
- 1/2 c. keto-friendly BBQ sauce* separated
- 1/2 c. finely shredded cheddar cheese
- small handful chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a cast iron skillet, brown the Italian sausage and onions over medium high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently with a meat chopper, until meat is browned and onions are translucent.
- Turn heat down to medium and add cream cheese cubes, stirring with a wooden spoon 3-4 minutes until melted.
- Add 1/4 cup of the keto-friendly BBQ sauce and stir until warm.
- Remove from heat.
- Lay jalapeño halves on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Spoon meat mixture evenly into jalapeño halves.
- Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with the remaining keto-friendly BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Using herb scissors, finely chop the cilantro and sprinkle over the jalapeños right before serving.
Notes
Don’t forget to Pin these Low Carb, Keto BBQ Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños for later!
A Note on Nutrition Facts
I am not a nutritional expert. Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is only an approximation. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of any nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site. Erythitrol carbs are not included in the nutritional information as it has been shown to have a low impact on blood sugar. Those with Diabetes or other health-related issues may need to calculate net carbs differently. If you need help managing or calculating carbs, ask your doctor or dietician for guidance. Net carbs provided are the total carbs less fiber and sugar alcohols.
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