Description
Spicy jalapeños stuffed with flavorful Mexican chorizo and melted cheese, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Cook chorizo in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked chorizo with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Fill jalapeño halves with the chorizo-cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Adjust spice level by removing more seeds.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
