Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos
Deliciously spicy and creamy, these Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos are meaty bites that make great finger food for game day parties, holiday gatherings, and even summer picnics (cook them on the grill!)
Servings 8
Calories 126kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz. fresh Mexican Chorizo casings removed and crumbled
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms diced
- ¼ onion minced
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 Jalapeno Peppers split in half and seeds removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook the chorizo over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until oils begin to release and sausage starts to crisp up. Remove chorizo from skillet.
- Place mushrooms and onions in skillet and saute until waters release and onions become transparent. Return chorizo to skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Measure out cheeses and add sausage mixture, stirring to combine. Stuff each pepper with a spoonful of the cheese mixture and bake 15 minutes.
- See note section for air fryer instruction.
Notes
If using the air fryer, cook peppers for 7 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and pepper is cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g
