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Three Mexican jalapeño popper tacos.
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5 from 2 votes

Jalapeño Popper Tacos

Spice up any gathering with easy, flavorful stuffed jalapeño popper tacos. Offering savory, spicy and creamy flavors, they make a perfect snack with a hint of spice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Tacos
Servings: 12 poppers

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapenos fresh
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 Ounces chorizo
  • ¼ Cup onion chopped
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 Clove garlic minced
  • 7 Ounces quesadilla cheese or Mexican blend

To Serve:

  • flour tortillas small, or corn tortillas for gluten-free
  • cilantro

For the Sauce:

  • 1 avocado
  • ½ Cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
  • ¼ Cup cilantro
  • 1 Teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ jalapeno optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Jalapenos:

  • Brush the jalapeños with olive oil and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7 minutes to slightly soften.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Cut each jalapeño down the middle lengthwise, then make a crosswise cut at the top without slicing all the way through.
  • Carefully remove the seeds and membranes.

Stuff and Cook the Jalapenos:

  • Fill each jalapeño with shredded cheese, then bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • While the jalapeños bake, cook the chorizo for 3 or 4 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
  • Add chopped onion, tomato and minced garlic, and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Remove from the heat.
  • Remove the jalapeños from the oven. Add a spoonful of the chorizo mixture into each one, then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Return the poppers to the oven and bake for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.

Make the Avocado Crema Sauce:

  • While the jalapeños are baking, blend avocado, Mexican crema (or heavy cream), cilantro, lime juice, and optional jalapeño in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Season with salt to taste.

Plate Up and Serve:

  • Drizzle the avocado sauce over the stuffed jalapeños or serve on the side.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy with warm tortillas.

Notes

Chorizo flavor: Cook the chorizo until it's well-browned, as this adds a rich, smoky flavor to the filling. Drain some of the fat if you feel it’s too greasy before stuffing the jalapeños.
Crispy tortillas: Use any leftover chorizo grease to heat up corn tortillas in a skillet. Once crispy, you can stuff them with the jalapenos.
Perfect bake: Make sure to bake your stuffed jalapeños long enough to melt the cheese, but not so long that the peppers lose their crunch. Bake them for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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