Cheese and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños
Cheese and chicken sausage Stuffed Jalapeños are a scrumptious appetizer, perfect for any gathering. These tasty bites combine the spicy kick of fresh jalapeños with a savory filling of chicken sausage and melted cheese, creating a delightful flavor explosion. Easy to prepare, they are ideal for game nights, parties, or casual family dinners. Plus, you can customize the spice level to suit your taste by choosing mild or hot jalapeños. Serve them on warm corn tortillas or alongside fresh salsa for an unforgettable treat that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 jalapeño peppers
- Olive oil
- 5 oz Mexican chicken sausage
- 5 oz Queso Asadero, coarsely grated
- Corn tortillas (for serving)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeños by boiling them in water for five minutes until pale green; then cool in water.
- Cook the chicken sausage in a skillet with olive oil until browned.
- Cut slits in each jalapeño to create pockets and remove seeds.
- Stuff with cheese and cooked sausage, then broil on a baking sheet until cheese is melted (2-5 minutes).
- Serve hot over warm tortillas, garnished with cilantro and salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño (65g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg