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Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

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By: LalainePosted: 10/31/2017Updated: 04/19/2018
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Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They're smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you'll love in an appetizer!

Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They’re smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you’ll love in an appetizer!

Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They're smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you'll love in an appetizer!!

Jalapeno Poppers are one of the most popular recipes on the blog and based on our mutual love for these addicting appetizers, I thought I’ll share with you another of my favorite ways to make them, with chorizo stuffing!

I took these Mexican-style jalapeno poppers for a test run yesterday during our Dodger’s game shindig and they were quite the hit! Everyone at the party beelined for them, I had to make another batch in the middle of the game which was 10 innings and 5 hours long, btw.

Mexican-style Jalapeno Poppers filled with crumbled chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar. They're spicy, creamy, and absolutely addicting!

While our previous stuffed jalapenos are made with crisp bacon, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar, these Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are filled to the brim with crumbled chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend for spicy, creamy, and boldly flavored appetizers you won’t get be able to get enough of.

They’re bursting with delicious smoky heat you’ll absolutely love with your favorite dipping sauces. We like to enjoy them with the refreshing cilantro-lime dip I included in the recipe instructions below but they’re just as amazing with a simple bottled Ranch dressing or a more elaborate homemade queso dip.

Stuffed Jalapenos with chorizo are easy to make yet absolutely addicting. They're creamy, spicy and bursting with bold flavors!

Tips on How to Make Stuffed Jalapenos with Chorizo:

  • The hardest part of this recipe, if that, is preparing the jalapenos. Please use gloves when deseeding! You may also try this pepper corer (this is an affiliate link) and be done in a breeze!
  • Not unless you want a lot of heat, I recommend using mild chorizo as the poppers can get really spicy when you take into account the heat from the jalapenos.
  • Break up the chorizo while browning but do not over stir or you’ll end up with a paste-like consistency. Make sure to drain well and allow to cool before combining with the cream cheese.

Stuffed Jalapeno peppers are creamy, spicy and seriously addicting. Perfect for game day!

Get these stuffed jalapeno peppers a try for your next game day party. They’re so easy to make yet guaranteed to please the crowd!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They're smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you'll love in an appetizer!
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Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They're smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you'll love in an appetizer!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Appetizer
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12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Mexican pork chorizo
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 12 pieces large jalapenos

For the Cilantro Lime Dip

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, stemmed and minced
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Remove chorizo from casings if not using bulk. In a wide pan over medium heat, add chorizo. Break into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon. 
  • When chorizo begins to render fat, add onions. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until chorizo is lightly browned and onions are softened. Remove chorizo from pan and drain well. Let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese using an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
  • Gently stir in chorizo and shredded cheese.
  • Cut each jalapeno lengthwise and with a small spoon, scrape out any seeds and veins.
  • Spoon chorizo mixture into each of the hollowed pepper halves.
  • Arrange stuffed jalapenos in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 450 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. 
  • Serve immediately with cilantro lime dipping sauce.

For the Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce

  • In a small bowl. combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Stir until well-blended. 
  • Add cilantro and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Nutritional Facts provided is for 2 pieces per serving and do not include the cilantro dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 431mg, Potassium: 149mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 80IU, Vitamin C: 1.9mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 0.4mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They're smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you'll love in an appetizer!
Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers filled with chorizo, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese blend are the perfect game day eats! They're smoky, spicy, creamy and full of bold flavors you'll love in an appetizer!

 

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  1. Alicia says

    Posted on 8/17/22 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    I follow this recipe every other weekend! They are a definite hit in our house!!!

    Reply
  2. Abby says

    Posted on 3/1/21 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious! However they were not spicy enough for my taste, if you like some heat I would recommend maybe saving some of the jalapeño seeds and mixing them into the filling or adding cayenne. Also when preparing the jalapeños I coat my hands in a little oil to avoid any skin irritation, just another tip.

    Reply
  3. Barney Bryson says

    Posted on 5/21/20 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Very good! I myself like it hot. So I grind the vein and seeds and add them to the chorizo while in the skillet.

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:31 am

    Ooo these look delicious ! My boyfriend would love these !

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/1/17 at 12:42 pm

      I am sure he would 🙂

      Reply
  5. elizabeth hurt says

    Posted on 11/1/17 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    These look amazing! Can’t wait to make them, my hubbys fav!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/1/17 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you, Elizabeth. I am sure your hubby will love these, they’re the perfect man food 🙂

      Reply
  6. Corinne says

    Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:28 am

    OMG I am totally making these – they look incredible! My husband would swoon over them LOL

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/1/17 at 12:44 pm

      Please try them, he’d definitely love the big flavors here 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jenn says

    Posted on 10/31/17 at 8:02 pm

    Love the cream cheese! I’m not much of a jalapeño person but I can see these being a great party treat!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/1/17 at 12:43 pm

      You can substitute the jalapenos with sweet peppers if you want something less spicy 🙂

      Reply

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