3 c (12 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 lb ground mild pork sausage
20 canned, whole jalapeño peppers*
2 c (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Step #1 Cut a slit lengthwise on one side of peppers, leaving other side intact; remove seeds.
Step #2 Stuff each pepper with about 2 tsps sharp Cheddar cheese.
Step #3 Pinch edges to close; set aside.
Step #4 Combine remaining 2 c sharp Cheddar cheese, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, & baking mix.
Step #5 Pinch off about 2 rounded tbsps of dough; shape into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
Step #6 Place a pepper in center of patty, & wrap dough around pepper.
Step #7 Dip in egg; dredge in seasoned coating mix.
Step #8 Place on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
Step #9 Repeat with remaining dough & peppers; cover & chill up to 2 hrs, if desired.
Step #10 Bake at 375° for 30 mins or until golden.
Step #11 *Whole pepperoncini peppers may be substituted for jalapeño peppers.
Step #12 Note: For testing purposes only, we used Shake 'N Bake Spice uped Coating Mix for Pork for seasoned coating mix & Bisquick for all-purpose baking mix.