Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños
Cheese and chicken sausage Stuffed Jalapeños are a mouthwatering appetizer that perfectly balances heat and flavor. These spicy peppers are packed with savory chicken sausage and melted cheese, making them a crowd-pleasing treat at any gathering or casual dinner. Whether you’re hosting game day or looking for a delicious snack, these stuffed jalapeños are sure to impress. Plus, they’re easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy the fun of cooking without the fuss. Serve them warm on corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (assuming 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, coarsely grated
- Corn tortillas (for serving)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil jalapeños in water in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken sausage until browned, stirring frequently.
- Cut a small slit in each jalapeño to create a pocket and remove seeds and veins.
- Stuff each pepper with shredded Queso Asadero cheese and cooked chicken sausage. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Broil under high heat for 2-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm on corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro and sprinkled with kosher salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg