Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños
Cheese and chicken sausage stuffed jalapeños are a flavorful treat that combines the spicy crunch of fresh jalapeño peppers with the savory goodness of chicken sausage and melty cheese. Perfect for game days, parties, or a cozy family dinner, these delightful bites are sure to be a hit. With their rich taste and satisfying textures, they provide an exciting twist on classic appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 stuffed jalapeños per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6-8 jalapeño peppers
- Olive oil
- 5 oz Mexican chicken sausage
- 5 oz Queso Asadero cheese, coarsely grated
- Corn tortillas (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium saucepan and add jalapeños. Simmer for 5 minutes until softened and pale green. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken sausage until browned.
- Cut a small slit in each jalapeño to create pockets; remove seeds carefully.
- Stuff each pepper with Queso Asadero cheese first, then top with cooked sausage.
- Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot over warm corn tortillas garnished with fresh cilantro and kosher salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg