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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Place the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and transfer the cooked sausage to a large bowl.
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In the bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded Parmesan cheese until well combined.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each halved and seeded jalapeño pepper. Arrange the stuffed jalapeños in a baking dish, ensuring they are placed close together to prevent tipping.
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Bake the stuffed jalapeños in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Serve hot, with ranch dressing on the side if desired.