Chorizo And Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
These vibrant jalapeño poppers are bursting with a flavorful filling of chorizo, onions, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Each bite offers a perfect balance of heat and savory goodness, making them an irresistible appetizer for any gathering. Enjoy these delightful poppers hot off the grill for a deliciously spicy treat that will keep your guests coming back for more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- Salt, to taste
- 1 lb. fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed, or ground pork
- 18 large jalapeño peppers, preferably a mix of colors (red, green and orange)
- 4 oz. Monterey jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling with the back of a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the chorizo mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare a grill for indirect grilling over medium-high heat.
- Cut 1/4 inch off the top of each jalapeño pepper. Using a thin knife, hollow out the centers of the peppers, removing the seeds and ribs; do not cut through the flesh.
- Transfer the chorizo mixture to a small bowl, add the cheese and stir to combine. Using your fingers, stuff the center of each pepper with 1 to 2 Tbs. of the chorizo mixture, pressing it down to fill the entire pepper. Place the filled peppers upright in a jalapeño pepper roaster. (Any leftover filling can be used for nachos or scrambled eggs.)
- Place the pepper roaster on the grill over indirect heat, cover the grill and roast until the peppers are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a paring knife into the side of a pepper; if it pierces easily, the peppers are done. Interior peppers will be more crisp than those along the outside of the roaster.
- Transfer the pepper roaster to a platter and serve the jalapeño poppers immediately. Makes 18 jalapeño poppers.
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