Two chorizo cornbread stuffed peppers

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffed Peppers

Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 60-65 min
Servings: 4 stuffed peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 18 oz pouch Krusteaz Ready to Bake Cornbread Batter
  • 4 Red or green bell peppers
  • 4 oz Chorizo
  • 2 tbsp Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Bell pepper, finely chopped (Tip: use the tops of the peppers you trim off!)
  • 1 tbsp Canned green chilis
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

STEP 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease bottom of 8x8-inch baking pan.

STEP 2

Wash bell peppers. Slice tops off and remove seeds and inner ribs. Set aside.

STEP 3

Cut pouch open. Squeeze batter into large bowl.

STEP 4

Stir in onions, peppers, chilis and ¼ cup shredded cheese until blended.

STEP 5

Scoop ½ cup filling into each pepper.

STEP 6

Cook 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of filling comes out clean. Carefully sprinkle remaining cheese over tops of peppers. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.