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Chorizo and Pepper Jack Stuffed Mushrooms

These have a little kick, and that's exactly why they go so fast. Spicy chorizo with melted pepper jack cheese is a combo you didn't know you needed in a mushroom. Make a double batch — seriously.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 large cremini mushrooms stems removed and reserved
  • 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo casing removed
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  3. Finely chop mushroom stems and add to skillet with garlic and red bell pepper. Cook 3 minutes.
  4. Off heat, stir in cream cheese, pepper jack, green onions, and cumin until combined.
  5. Fill mushroom caps with the chorizo mixture and bake 22-25 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with cilantro.