Mexican Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

We've all had on more than one occasion the pedestrian stuffed mushrooms that are all seemingly created from the exact same recipe - often boring with little real flavor to offer. Mexican stuffed mushrooms however, are a far departure from the norm in that they represent vibrant flavors, a spicy kick and beautiful colors that elevate appetizers to a whole new level of creation. Below is an excellent recipe that is very easy to make your own version of Mexican stuffed mushrooms - don't be fearful of adding your own touches to this basic recipe as the possible ingredients is limited only by your imagination.

Ingredients

3 teaspoons of medium hot salsa
1 teaspoon of cilantro chopped fine
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper chopped fine
2 ounces chorizo (Mexican hot sausage) cooked, grease drained and chopped fine
1 teaspoon onion chopped finely
2 ounces shredded hot pepper cheese
1 /2 teaspoon olive oil
12 whole mushrooms of medium to large size

Directions

Grease a skillet with the olive oil and cook the chorizo, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro over a low heat turning frequently for 6 to 8 minutes before draining the grease. Place the contents of the skillet into a mixing bowl with the salsa and mix well. Remove the stems from the mushrooms (save them for another recipe, you won't need them for this one) and fill the mushroom tops before placing them onto a baking sheet. Place this into a 375 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes before removing and topping the mushrooms with the pepper cheese.