Chorizo Stuffed Baked Jalapenos Recipes

LOADED STUFFED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chorizo until mostly cooked, and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Then move the chorizo to a paper towel lined bowl to drain.
• Cut the jalapeños lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the veins and seeds. Set them cut-side-up on the baking sheets. Then mix the cream cheese, smoked cheddar, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of cheese filling into each jalapeño half. Press crumbled chorizo into the top of the cheese filling. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the filling has melted and the peppers are soft.
• While the jalapeños are still warm, sprinkle the tops with crumbled queso fresco and green onions. Serve warm.

CHORIZO STUFFED BAKED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat Oven: To 375°F (190° Celsius).
• If using Mexican Style Chorizo: Remove the meat from the casing and brown meat in a medium-high pan. Using a wooden spoon, continue to break the meat apart until a crumbled texture is achieved. Drain oil, cool and reserve.If using Spanish or Spanish Cured Style Chorizo: Spanish chorizo does not need to be browned. Just dice or pulse in a food processor.
• Mix: In a bowl mix the softened cream cheese, cooled chorizo, shredded cheese, garlic, cilantro, and salt to taste.
• Drizzle: a baking sheet with oil.
• Slice: Carefully using kitchen gloves, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Be sure to remove all the seeds and the ribs leaving a nice clean interior. You can either leave the stems or remove them. The choice is yours.
• Fill: With a small spoon, fill each of the jalapeños with the cream cheese mixture. They can be overstuffed slightly.
• Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20- 25 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned and bubbling.
• Serve: To serve the Chorizo Baked Jalapeños top with a garnish of finely diced red pepper and a drizzle of sour cream thinned with lime juice.

SMOKED GOUDA-CHORIZO JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Special Equipment: parchment paper
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brown chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese, red onion, egg, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Press into jalapeno halves and assemble on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

CHORIZO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, cook chorizo and onion over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients except jalapenos., Cut jalapenos lengthwise in half; remove seeds and membranes. Fill each half with scant 1 tablespoon sausage mixture. Place in greased 15x10x1-in. pans. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 18-20 minutes.