Jalapeno Popper Casserole

Jalapeno Popper Pasta Casserole

Add a kick to your weekly meal plan by adding this hearty casserole! Simply combine Mrs. Gerry’s Jalapeno Popper Pasta with cheeses and chicken, and top with breadcrumbs. Throw in it the oven and enjoy a flavorful supper, with plenty of leftovers.

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. Mrs. Gerry's Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad

• 1 lb. cooked chicken, pulled or cubed (optional)

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In a large bowl, combine Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad, chicken, Cheddar and Mozzarella cheeses.

3. Place into a 9x13" casserole pan. In a separate bowl, ,combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly onto casserole.

4. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes.

   Makes about 12 servings.

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Peppers

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Peppers

Your taste buds will thank you after eating this delicious dish! Simply stuff peppers with our Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad, top with bacon and cheese, and bake.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mrs. Gerry's Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad

• 4 whole bell peppers, any color, medium sized

• ¼ cup chicken broth

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Add the ¼ cup chicken broth to a 9” x 13” baking pan.

3. Wash, halve, deseed and remove stem from peppers.

4. In a bowl, combine Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.

5. Evenly stuff the peppers with the salad mixture. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and bacon pieces on top of peppers.

6. Bake peppers in pan for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the peppers are well cooked. After baking, allow to cool for a couple minutes. Serve immediately or maintain at 165º to 180ºF.