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

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.