Jalapenos Stuffed With Chorizo And Cream Cheese Food

CHORIZO STUFFED BAKED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat Oven: To 375°F (190° Celsius).
• If using Mexican Style Chorizo: Remove the meat from the casing and brown meat in a medium-high pan. Using a wooden spoon, continue to break the meat apart until a crumbled texture is achieved. Drain oil, cool and reserve.If using Spanish or Spanish Cured Style Chorizo: Spanish chorizo does not need to be browned. Just dice or pulse in a food processor.
• Mix: In a bowl mix the softened cream cheese, cooled chorizo, shredded cheese, garlic, cilantro, and salt to taste.
• Drizzle: a baking sheet with oil.
• Slice: Carefully using kitchen gloves, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Be sure to remove all the seeds and the ribs leaving a nice clean interior. You can either leave the stems or remove them. The choice is yours.
• Fill: With a small spoon, fill each of the jalapeños with the cream cheese mixture. They can be overstuffed slightly.
• Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20- 25 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned and bubbling.
• Serve: To serve the Chorizo Baked Jalapeños top with a garnish of finely diced red pepper and a drizzle of sour cream thinned with lime juice.

JALAPENOS STUFFED WITH CHORIZO AND CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet and saute onion and garlic over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add chorizo and cook for five minutes breaking up meat as it cooks.
• When fully cooked remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream. Season to taste with salt.
• Spoon into halved jalapenos and serve.