Shudderuppers
Get ready to spice up your snack game with Shudderuppers—an irresistible fusion of bold flavors and gooey, cheesy goodness. These crispy folded flour tortillas are packed with smoky sausage or chorizo, creamy melted cheddar, and a hint of heat from optional jalapeño slices, all brought together with a layer of rich cream cheese. Dusted with smoked paprika and finished with a drizzle of hot sauce, these savory treats are pan-toasted to golden perfection in buttery bliss. Perfect as an appetizer or a quick snack, Shudderuppers take just 25 minutes to make and are guaranteed to impress at any gathering. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and extra flavor, and let these handheld delights be the star of your next party! Keywords: Shudderuppers recipe, cheesy tortilla snacks, easy appetizer, smoked sausage recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas
- 200 grams smoked sausage or chorizo
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 8 pieces jalapeño slices (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Slice the smoked sausage or chorizo into thin coins and cook in the skillet for 3-5 minutes or until slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese over half of each tortilla.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
5. Place the cooked sausage coins on top of the cheese, dividing them evenly among the tortillas.
6. Add 2 jalapeño slices to each tortilla if you’d like some extra heat.
7. Fold the tortillas in half to create semi-circles, pressing them gently to seal.
8. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
9. Carefully place the folded tortillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. Dust the tortillas with a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a hint of smoky flavor.
11. Drizzle with hot sauce (optional) and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
12. Slice each Shudderupper in half and serve warm as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.2 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.3 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 4230 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1145 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 587 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
