Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites
Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites deliver a crispy exterior that gives way to creamy, cheesy potato with spicy chorizo richness. The gooey Monterey Jack and queso center balances the savory sausage for a satisfying contrast of textures. Serve these crowd-pleasing bites as a game-day snack, party appetizer, or fun side for casual dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes and salt in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes; the potatoes should not be soft. Drain and let cool until they are easy to handle.
- 2
Cut the potatoes in half across the center and carefully scoop out the centers, leaving a 1/8-inch border of flesh. In a medium bowl, combine the sausage and queso and stir until smooth.
- 3
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chorizo mixture into one potato half and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of shredded cheese to the matching half. Press the halves together, using the potato starch to help them stick as much as possible. Dip each potato in egg, let the excess drip off, and lightly coat with breadcrumbs, taking care not to let the halves come apart.
- 4
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray the potatoes with oil or cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry in batches if needed until golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 191.31 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 9.24 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 17.45 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.85 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.35 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 79.55 mg High 27%
- Sodium 424.31 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.54 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 109.34 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 172.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 15.86 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.44 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chorizo Queso Stuffed Potato Bites is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 191.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Mexican Chorizo. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 191.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites healthy?
- Chorizo-Queso Stuffed Potato Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 191.31 calories and 9.24 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 424.31 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.35 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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