Description
Creamy mascarpone and spicy chorizo team up in these irresistible jalapeño poppers. A simple appetizer perfect for parties or a fun weeknight snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 jalapeños
- 1/4 lbs (113 g) chorizo
- 3-4 Tbsp. mascarpone (or cream cheese)
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Slice jalapeños in half, remove seeds, and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Brown chorizo in a skillet until browned, then drain and spoon into jalapeños.
- Press mascarpone into jalapeños with chorizo, smoothing the top; avoid overfilling. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Broil for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese bubbles and browns.
- Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For milder poppers, remove more of the jalapeño membranes and seeds.
- If you don’t have mascarpone, cream cheese works well as a substitute.
- Store leftover poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jalapeño half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25