Mini Bell Pepper Poppers are a quick and easy ... Step 6: Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips and crushed red pepper on top of ...

Or just omit the sausage and make cream cheese stuffed mini peppers. Add some Italian seasoning. Spicy: Use hot Italian sausage instead of mild, or add crushed red chili flakes. Of course, you'll ...

Perhaps even more ubiquitous than ground cayenne, crushed red pepper flakes are my go-to when I want to add heat to just about anything, including soups, stews, pasta sauces and slices of pizza.