chorizo cheddar jalapenos, melba sour cream, apple mango slaw

so here we go.  more chorizo goodness.  i didn't realize initially when making this batch of chorizo that it would be so freaking much.  but, alas, i have enough chorizo to last quite some time.  (tucked nicely away in the freezer.)


since having so much chorizo on hand, we decided to make some stuffed jalapeno poppers.  now, lets get one thing clear.  i really despise the word "poppers".  it just sounds like a cheap, stuffed and fried jalapeno.  something you get out of a bag that every other crappy sports bar carries.  i wanted to sort of elevate that.  i love spicy stuff.  and, well.. fried anything just melts my heart.  (ok, maybe that was a bad choice of words...)


first, we got some nice fresh jalapenos from our produce peeps.  then, peeled them with a peeler (the novelty of it all!).  when i made these before, we fire roasted the peppers to get the skin off and take the level of heat down a bit..and of course add some nice smoky flavor.  pressed for time and a lack of a grill, peeling seemed the best route.  considered blanching them, but again, pressed for time...


moving on!


broke out the ol' food processor and threw in some chorizo, white cheddar and roasted garlic.  pureed until nice and smooth.  threw that in the pastry bag.  piped chorizo cheese into peppers.

next, set up a mini breading station with flour, egg wash and toasted bread crumbs.  breaded in that order.  fried until golden brown and awesome.  


the apple mango slaw was easy accompaniment. fresh, cooling and fruity.  just julienned some granny smith and mango, tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.  salt, pepper and some chopped cilantro.  done.


final product:


chorizo cheddar stuffed jalapenos with melba sour cream and apple mango slaw.