It’s Getting Hot In Here – Chipotle Stuffed Habanero Peppers

These tasty, stuffed Habanero peppers are a triple-spiced little appetizer, guaranteed to get your pulse raising and your sweat beading. A side of avocado cream calms the heat, and these little morsels will be perfect for your next grilling session.

Fair warning, this recipe is not for the faint of heart. There are triple layers of spiciness in these little pockets of goodness, which means that while spice-lovers can rejoice, spice-haters should probably pass on this one. Or, perhaps better – learn how to deal with a little spice, folks!

To make this fantastic little side dish, we’re filling habanero peppers with a mixture of sautéed ground turkey, onions, garlic, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The peppers are first deseeded, then stuffed with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese and the turkey mixture. Before baking, the stuffed habaneros are brushed with olive oil and cooked in the oven until the peppers are tender. After baking, they are topped with a blend of mashed avocado and lime, then finished with a drizzle of sriracha sauce and a sprinkle of cilantro for additional flavor.

It’s the perfect side-kick(!) for your next grilling session, where these fabulous nuggets can be washed down with a glass of ice cold Mexican lager – or perhaps a nice Mezcal based cocktail. Delicious!

See Also

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How to Make Chipotle Stuffed Habanero Peppers

Preparations:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Vegetables and Turkey:
   • Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
   • Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until fully browned.
   • Add Chipotle and Adobo: Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Continue cooking until the mixture is well-combined and most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Prepare Habaneros:
   • Slice and Deseed: Wearing gloves, slice the tops off the habaneros and carefully remove the seeds and membranes.
   • Stuff Peppers: Place a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese in each pepper, followed by the chipotle turkey mixture. Gently press to compact the filling.
   • Oil and Bake: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking tray. Lightly brush each with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Assembling:

4. Make Avocado Lime Mash: In a small bowl, combine mashed avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Garnish and Serve:
   • Add Toppings: Top each baked habanero with a dollop of avocado lime mash.
   • Drizzle: Lightly drizzle with Sriracha sauce for an extra kick.
   • Garnish: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the peppers to finish.

Recipe Notes

• Meat Alternatives: You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken, pork, or even a vegetarian meat substitute for different flavors.
• Cheese Variations: Experiment with different cheeses such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack for varied flavors and melting qualities.
• Handling Peppers: Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers like habaneros to avoid skin irritation.

It’s Getting Hot In Here – Chipotle Stuffed Habanero Peppers

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• Author: Shashi Charles
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 stuffed habaneros 1x

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These tasty, stuffed Habanero peppers are a triple-spiced little appetizer, guaranteed to get your pulse raising and your sweat beading. A side of avocado cream calms the heat, and these little morsels will be perfect for your next grilling session.

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Ingredients

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• 12 Habanero peppers
• 1/2 pound (227 g) ground turkey
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3–4 Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce, finely chopped
• 3–4 tablespoons Adobo sauce
• 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 avocado, mashed
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sriracha sauce, for drizzling
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Olive oil, for cooking and brushing

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Instructions

Preparations:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Vegetables and Turkey:
   • Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
   • Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until fully browned.
   • Add Chipotle and Adobo: Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Continue cooking until the mixture is well-combined and most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Prepare Habaneros:
   • Slice and Deseed: Wearing gloves, slice the tops off the habaneros and carefully remove the seeds and membranes.
   • Stuff Peppers: Place a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese in each pepper, followed by the chipotle turkey mixture. Gently press to compact the filling.
   • Oil and Bake: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking tray. Lightly brush each with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Assembling:

4. Make Avocado Lime Mash: In a small bowl, combine mashed avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Garnish and Serve:
   • Add Toppings: Top each baked habanero with a dollop of avocado lime mash.
   • Drizzle: Lightly drizzle with Sriracha sauce for an extra kick.
   • Garnish: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the peppers to finish.

Notes

• Meat Alternatives: You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken, pork, or even a vegetarian meat substitute for different flavors.
• Cheese Variations: Experiment with different cheeses such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack for varied flavors and melting qualities.
• Handling Peppers: Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers like habaneros to avoid skin irritation.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Oven Baking
• Cuisine: Mexican Inspired