Smoked Gouda Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers

My family and friends LOVE these poppers! While the Gouda adds a nice smoky dimension, I have made with other cheeses as well...still tastes great. I spray the parchment paper with olive oil spray first. Adapted from The Food Network. Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 24 poppers

Ingredients

• 2  links chorizo sausage, casings removed
• 1⁄2 lb smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped red onion
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup cream cheese
• 3  tablespoons sour cream
• 1  tablespoon  hot sauce (recommended ( Frank's Red Hot)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 12  large  jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and halved

Directions

1. Special Equipment: parchment paper
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
3. Brown chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place into a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the cheese, red onion, egg, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Press into jalapeno halves and assemble on a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.