Spicy Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
Spicy Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Jalapeños
- 12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 1/2 pound fresh chorizo, casings removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the fresh chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the cooked chorizo to the cheese mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully spoon or pipe the chorizo-cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Arrange the stuffed jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Jalapeños
- 12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 1/2 pound fresh chorizo, casings removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the fresh chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the cooked chorizo to the cheese mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully spoon or pipe the chorizo-cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Arrange the stuffed jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min