Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños, a perfect blend of spice and savory goodness. These stuffed jalapeños bring the heat from fresh peppers together with flavorful chicken sausage and creamy Queso Asadero cheese. Ideal for game days, casual family dinners, or entertaining guests, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. With their crispy exterior and cheesy filling, these delightful bites are sure to impress everyone at your table. Plus, they come together quickly, making them a great choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 Jalapeño peppers
- Olive oil
- 5 oz Mexican chicken sausage
- 5 oz Queso Asadero cheese (coarsely grated)
- 6–8 corn tortillas
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan filled halfway with water, boil jalapeños for 5 minutes until pale green. Remove and let cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Cut small slits in each jalapeño and remove seeds carefully.
- Stuff jalapeños with cheese and top with cooked sausage. Place on a baking sheet under the broiler for 2-5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm over corn tortillas with chopped cilantro and salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed jalapeños (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg