Description
These Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños are a flavorful appetizer combining the smoky heat of jalapeños with creamy Mexican cheese and savory chicken sausage. Perfectly broiled for a melty finish, they make a delightful snack or party treat served over warm corn tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapeños
- 6-8 Jalapeño peppers
Meat and Cheese
- 5 oz Mexican chicken sausage
- 5 oz Queso Asadero cheese, coarsely grated
Additional Ingredients
- Olive oil (for cooking, about 1 tablespoon)
- 6-8 corn tortillas
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, about 2 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Jalapeños: In a medium saucepan filled halfway with water, bring to a boil and cook the jalapeños for about 5 minutes until they turn pale green. Remove from water and let them cool completely to handle safely.
- Cook Chicken Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Mexican chicken sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Jalapeños: Using a sharp knife, cut small slits in each cooled jalapeño pepper. Carefully remove the seeds and membranes to reduce the heat and create space for stuffing.
- Stuff Jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño with the coarsely grated Queso Asadero cheese, then top with the browned chicken sausage evenly distributed over the cheese.
- Broil Jalapeños: Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet and position under the oven broiler. Broil for 2-5 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Arrange the broiled stuffed jalapeños over warm corn tortillas. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Boiling the jalapeños before stuffing helps mellow their heat and soften their texture.
- If you prefer spicier peppers, leave some seeds in, but be cautious.
- Queso Asadero cheese can be substituted with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a similar melt.
- Broiling times may vary depending on your oven; watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve with sour cream or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor if desired.
