Loaded Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

1 . Stage

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set aside. Slice a thin piece from the bottom of each pepper to stop peppers from rolling onto their sides when baking.

2 . Stage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop each pepper carefully into the water and boil 2 minutes. Remove peppers from water and place in the bowl of ice water.

3 . Stage

Cook turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, ranch-flavored seasoning, and garlic.

4 . Stage

Remove peppers from water and drain. Fill each pepper with sausage mixture, forming a mound. Place filled peppers on a baking sheet; place in the freezer until just frozen, about 20 minutes.

5 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6 . Stage

Mix bread crumbs with butter. Press into the top of the sausage filling.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese starts to bubble, 25 to 30 minutes.