Mexican Bites Recipe

Name: Mexican Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces chorizo sausage or 24 ounces other spicy sausage, removed from casing and crumbled; 2 cups yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (The Best Creole/Cajun Seasoning Mix, your own recipe or storebought); 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 4 large fresh jalapenos, cut into 20 slices; 12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

24 ounces chorizo sausage or 24 ounces other spicy sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
2 cups yellow onions, finely chopped
1 ½ tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (The Best Creole/Cajun Seasoning Mix, your own recipe or storebought)
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
4 large fresh jalapenos, cut into 20 slices
12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Cook sausage until browned, about 4 minutes.
2
Add onion, garlic, Creole seasoning, and chili powder; cook until onions are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Top a tortilla with sausage mixture, both cheeses and jalapenos.
5
Place another tortilla on top of mixture and repeat step, ending with a tortilla on top.
6
Each stack should be 3 tortillas and 2 layers of mixture.
7
Press firmly down on each stack.
8
In light oil, cook the stacks about 3 minutes per side or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9
Cut into 4 pieces and serve hot with spicy sour cream dip.
10
Spicy Sour Cream Dip: Mix all ingredients in bowl and season to taste.
11
Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.

1924

kcal

Calories

Fat

246

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces chorizo sausage or 24 ounces other spicy sausage, removed from casing and crumbled, 2 cups yellow onions, finely chopped, 1 ½ tablespoons garlic, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Bites falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Bites

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