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Gluten-Free Italian Sausage, Cheddar, and Bacon Stuffed Anaheim Poppers

For those looking for less of a "kick" than jalapeno poppers, Anaheim poppers offer a tasty alternative .  These poppers are tender with an adequate bite, and so savory and satisfying. In addition, these baked Anaheim poppers are gluten-free and perfect for serving as finger food at get togethers.
Let's make some gluten-free Anaheim poppers! 

INGREDIENTS:

•  12 Anaheim Peppers (5 to 6 inches)
• 1 lb. Sweet Italian Sausage (make sure gluten free)
• 16 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread  
• 8 oz. Chive and Onion Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
• 2 cups Triple Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1 cup bacon bits 

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the top off the pepper. Slice in half, seed pepper, and rinse thoroughly. 

• In a medium frying pan, brown the Italian Sausage. Set aside.

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheese and both cream cheeses.

• Add a layer of Italian Sausage to each pepper.

• Take a butter knife or spoon and liberally add  cheese mixture to inside of pepper. Place on a cookie sheet. 

• Liberally sprinkle top of cheese mixture with bacon bits. Cook about 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.  

 VIOLA!

We have gluten-free Anaheim Poppers!