Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

Soy chorizo is blended in with the cream cheese filling in these easy baked jalapeno poppers wrapped with bacon.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 7 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and halved lengthwise
• 5 ounces soy chorizo (such as Trader Joe's®)
• 1 (16 ounce) package sliced bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and chorizo; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Mix chorizo, cream cheese, and Cheddar together using a blender or hand mixer until thoroughly combined. Push mixture into one corner of a resealable zip-top bag and cut the tip to create a pastry bag.

Step 4

Pipe mixture into the jalapenos. Wrap each jalapeno with a slice of bacon, overlapping it over the filling. Place jalapenos on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and jalapenos are tender, about 35 minutes.