Stuffed Jalapenos

So earlier this week my boyfriend sent me a link to this stuffed jalapenos recipe that his co-worker sent him. Knowing him and how he likes spicy food I asked if he wanted me to make this. He of course said yes.

Well we picked up the ingredients from the market that night and tonight I made them.

I did have to make a few adjustments to the ingredients since my boyfriend didn't like what the recipe called for, but he still liked what I made. Unfortunately they are to spicy for me, but they still tasted really good!

Ingredients for my recipe:

• 12 medium jalapenos

Meat mixture:

• 1/2 - 1lb chorizo
• 2 tbsp minced garlic

Cheese Mixture:

• 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 6 oz of the shredded mexican cheese blend
• 1/2 tsp dried cilantro
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp lime zest
• 1/2 tbsp ground garlic
• salt to taste

Layer Topping: 

•   ~2 oz of the shredded mexican cheese blend

The Prep:

For the jalapenos just rinse them and cut them length wise. Then clean them really good to get rid of the seeds and anything else. Pat them dry with a paper towel and set them aside.

In a skillet I heated up the chorizo and add the minced garlic. I cooked that for just a few minutes until it started to just crisp and would stir it about every minute or so, so it wouldn't stick. I then took it off the heat and set it aside.

For the cheese mixture just toss everything in a bowl and mix it well so that everything is incorporated. Make sure to taste it because some people may want more or less of the seasonings.

The Assembly:

Line a cookie sheet with foil and place the sliced jalapenos on it. Fill each jalapeno half with some of the cheese mixture. Once they are all filled add a little of the left over shredded cheese to each half.

Before and after the meat mixture was added.

Once that is done carefully spoon a little of the chorizo meat mixture onto each jalapeno half. After that top with a little more of that shredded cheese.
 

After the meat and final layer of cheese was added. Time for the oven!

Cook Time:

Pop the tray in the oven on broil for about 8-10 minutes or until the shredded cheese on top turns brown and the meat starts to bubble. Pull the try out and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes and serve.

Stuffed jalapeno goodness. MMM!