Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers for #SundaySupper Labor Day

How is it already September!? Pumpkin Beer and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are out in full swing. Certain stores are already carrying Christmas decorations and Labor Day weekend is upon us. Where did 2013 go?

This weeks #SundaySupper is hosted by Foodie Stuntman and  the group pulled together some amazing recipes, perfect to take to any cookout or get together.

I chose to make Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers. A few weeks back, I was fortunate enough to pick up a Jalapeno Pepper Roaster from Williams Sonoma at their Summer Clearance event. I paid $3.50 for the roaster (originally $20). All of the recipes I found online were for the grill....so I had to improvise by cooking the jalapenos in the oven. They turned out perfect!

I found this recipe on the back cover of the roaster. I am not a big fan of heat but love Jalapenos. This batch was a little spicy for my wimpy taste buds but I kept going back for more punishment, bite after bite. These poppers were incredible.

Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
(from Williams Sonoma)

Ingredients: 1 Tbs. olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
Salt, to taste
1 lb. fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed, or ground pork
18 large jalapeño peppers
4 oz. Monterey jack cheese, grated

Directions: In a fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling with the back of a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the chorizo mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool to room temperature.

Prepare a grill for indirect grilling over medium-high heat or turn your oven on broil. Cut 1/4 inch off the top of each jalapeño pepper. I strongly suggest wearing kitchen gloves while handling any peppers. Using a thin knife, hollow out the centers of the peppers, removing the seeds and ribs; do not cut through the flesh. Transfer the chorizo mixture to a small bowl, add the cheese and stir to combine.

If you are using the oven, place the jalapenos in the roaster and broil until the skin starts to blister (about 5-10 minutes, watch carefully). Remove from the oven and let cool to touch. Lower your oven temperature to 350. After the peppers are cool to touch, using your fingers, stuff the center of each pepper with 1 to 2 Tbs. of the chorizo mixture, pressing it down to fill the entire pepper. Place the filled peppers upright in a jalapeño pepper roaster and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.

If you are using a grill,  stuff each pepper with the chorizo mixture before grilling. Grill for 20-30 minutes with the lid down over medium heat.

Check out what the rest of the #SundaySupper family is making this week for Labor Day!

Refreshing Drinks

• Hibiscus Flower Margaritas from La Cocina de Leslie
• Cherry Bourbon Lemonade from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Mint Sweet Tea from Supper for a Steal
• Pineapple soda floats from Healthy. Delicious.

Amazing Appetizers and Sides

• Hatch, Chive & Chevre Figs from Shockingly Delicious
• Grilled Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from girlichef
• Cucumber Cups from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob from The urban Mrs
• Stuffed Baby Sweet Pepper from Country Girl In The Village
• Peach Salsa Nachos from Mama's Blissful Bites
• Grilled Peach Salad from Curious Cuisiniere
• Caramelized Onion Relish from What Smells So Good?
• Strawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers from I Run For Wine
• Spiced Honey Peach Muffins from Mess Makes Food
• Spicy Bacon Popcorn from Nik Snacks
• Sausage Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Deviled Eggs Stuffed With Garlic Guacamole from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
• Tortellini Caprese Salad from Webicurean

Enviously Good Entreés

• Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Salsa from La Bella Vita Cucina
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Homemade Teriyaki from Juanita's Cocina
• Beer Brined BBQ Chicken from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Kansas City Barbecued Spare Ribs from The Texan New Yorker
• Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers from Table for Seven
• Red Wine Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese from Neighborfood
• Red, White & Blue Spicy Burgers from Daily Dish Recipes
• Deluxe Pizza Burgers from Foxes Love Lemons
• Stir-Fry Rice with Turkey Bacon and Eggs from Basic N Delicious
• Grilled Herb Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce from Magnolia Days
• Tropical Shrimp Kabobs from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Spicy Sea Scallop Skewers with Mint Yoghurt Sauce from Soni's Food
• Proscuitto & Spinach Macaroni and Cheese from Family Foodie

Delicious Desserts

• Old-Fashioned Pineapple Up-Side-Down Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
• Egg Free Chocolate Mousse from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Fresh Raspberry Bran Muffins from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars from Chocolate Moosey
• Peanut Butter Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust from Cookin' Mimi
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• Ice Cream Granola Truffles from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Strawberries with Red Wine Reduction and Whipped Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Peach Kuchen {#Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Raspberry Lime Cupcakes from Treats & Trinkets
• Summer Berry Chocolate Cake from Happy Baking Days
• Peanut Butter Vegan Dreams from NinjaBaking.com
• Red, White & Blue Jello Parfaits from In The Kitchen With KP
• Moistest Ever White Chocolate Pound Cake with Fresh Orange Glaze from Eat, Move, Shine
• Caramel Brownies from Pies and Plots
• Red, White & Blue Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Dip Trio from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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