Best Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers With Sweet Corn Puree Recipes

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CHORIZO POPPERS



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Chorizo sausage adds even more zip to jalapeno popper snacks bursting with cheese. Guests are glad to see them at my parties throughout the year.-Daniel Brock, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, cook chorizo and onion over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients except jalapenos., Cut jalapenos lengthwise in half; remove seeds and membranes. Fill each half with scant 1 tablespoon sausage mixture. Place in greased 15x10x1-in. pans. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 18-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SMOKED GOUDA-CHORIZO JALAPENO POPPERS



Smoked Gouda-Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24 jalapeno poppers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 links Mexican chorizo, casings removed
1/2 pound smoked gouda, shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
1 egg
1/2 cup cream cheese
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and halved

Steps:

  • Special Equipment: parchment paper
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brown chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese, red onion, egg, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Press into jalapeno halves and assemble on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

JALAPENO POPPER MEXICAN STREET CORN



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One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating and spicy jalapeno kick. If you're really feeling wild, sprinkle these with a bit of cooked and crumbled bacon! -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ears fresh sweet corn
2 jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup media crema table cream or sour cream thinned with 1 teaspoon 2% milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
Ground chipotle pepper or chili powder
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Husk corn. Rub corn and jalapenos with 2 tablespoons canola oil. Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until lightly charred on all sides, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat. When jalapenos are cool enough to handle, remove skin, seeds and membranes; chop finely. Set aside., Sprinkle corn with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add panko; cook and stir until starting to brown. Add paprika and oregano; cook until crumbs are toasted and fragrant., Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, crema, lime juice and remaining salt; spread over corn. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, jalapenos and chipotle pepper. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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