Make these Chicharon Jalapeno Poppers pop into your mouths! These Jalapenos are stuffed with spicy Chorizo mixed with Cantina Salsa and sprinkled with crumbled Chicharon Pork Rinds topped off with melted cheeses. You’ll get a taste of Filipino and Mexican with each bite of these jalapeno poppers!
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THE CHICHARON JALAPENO POPPERS OVERVIEW
Experience the bold flavors that these chicharon jalapeno poppers takes on. You’ll bite into the saltiness of the beef chorizo, crumbled chicharon (pork rinds), topped with melted cheeses. Then a kick from the jalapeno itself!
These jalapeno poppers are baked, easy to make, and are keto friendly too! Get these appetizers started for your summer gatherings!
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THE BREAKDOWN
- Green Jalapenos – Use the big and fresh ones so you can stuff alot in
- Beef Chorizo – You can use any chorizo of choice.
- Sam’s Fresh Salsa in Cantina Style – I mixed these into the chorizo
- Chicharon / Pork Rinds – I bought the big ones and crushed them myself. Most Asian stores will carry the crumbled versions
- Shredded Mexican Cheeses
HOW TO MAKE THE CHICHARON JALAPENO POPPERS
In a medium pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat and saute garlic and onions. Next add the chorizo and Sam’s Fresh Salsa in Cantina style. Cook the chorizo mixture for about 8-10 minutes. I like the chorizo a little more browned and crispy. Set aside and let it cool.
You may want to use gloves first. Cut each jalapeno in half and remove all the seeds.
Once the chorizo has cooled down, stuff each jalapeno with about 1 tbsp of the chorizo mixture.
Next add the crumble chicharon. It’s totally up to you on how much you want to add. I would say one crumbled pork rind piece per jalapeno. Then add the shredded cheeses.
Preheat oven to 400F. Use a baking sheet cover with foil and spray coconut oil. Lay your jalapeno poppers and bake for 8 – 10 minutes or until the cheeses have melted. Just keep an eye on them when baking.
THE ESSENTIALS
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Chicharon Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 6 Green Jalapenos (halved)
- 1 9oz Beef Chorizo
- 2 tbsp Sam’s Fresh Salsa Cantina Style
- 2 small minced Garlic Cloves
- ½ small chopped White Onions
- 6-10 pieces of crushed Chicharon Pork Rinds
- 1 pat of Unsalted Butter or 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Cooking Oil Spray
- White Onions for topping
- Grape Tomatoes for topping
- 1 tbsp of #Solitude
Instructions
- In a medium pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat and saute garlic and onions. Next add the chorizo and Sam's Fresh Salsa in Cantina style. Cook the chorizo mixture for about 8-10 minutes. I like the chorizo a little more browned and crispy. Set aside and let it cool.
- You may want to use gloves first. Cut each jalapeno in half and remove all the seeds. Once the chorizo has cooled down, stuff each jalapeno with about 1 tbsp of the chorizo mixture.
- Next add the crumble chicharon. It's totally up to you on how much you want to add. I would say one crumbled pork rind piece per jalapeno. Then add the shredded cheeses.
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Use a baking sheet covered with foil and spray coconut oil. Lay your jalapeno poppers and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until the cheeses have melted. Just keep an eye on them when baking.
- Top off with chicharon crumbles, slices of tomatoes, and onions. Serve immediately.
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This appetizer is the BEST! Loving the addition of the spicy chorizo!
Yay! The spicy chorizo is one of the best parts!
Awesome appetizer for a BBQ party! Served it yesterday for family and friends and everyone asked for your recipe 🙂
Aww love hearing this! Glad they asked for it!
drooling over these delicious poppers. Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Youre welcome! You’ll like them when you have one!
Such a fantastic snack! I absolutely love all the flavors packed into these Jalapeños and how easily they come together with only a few minutes of prep.
Thanks Tara. Its a great snack to make. Glad you liked them!
Great recipe. Thanks for sharing
Youre welcome! Let me know when you try this
Wow – that’s a racy appetizer! Love the fusion of cuisines 🙂
Thank you! I like mixing it up!
So colourful! I’ve not had jalapeño poppers for years