Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños, a perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors that will elevate any gathering. These delightful bites feature tender jalapeño peppers filled with creamy queso asadero cheese and seasoned chicken sausage, offering a unique flavor experience that everyone will adore. Whether you’re hosting a party, preparing for game day, or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these stuffed jalapeños are sure to impress your guests! Easy to make and customizable to your spice preference, this recipe is an excellent addition to your culinary repertoire.
- 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
- Corn tortillas (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium saucepan, add jalapeños, and simmer for 5 minutes until softened. Allow them to cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken sausage, and cook until browned.
- Cut a small slit in each jalapeño and remove seeds.
- Stuff each pepper with queso asadero cheese and top with cooked chicken sausage.
- Place under the broiler for 2-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve on warm corn tortillas garnished with cilantro and kosher salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg