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Ingredients
- 4 oz. fresh Mexican Chorizo, casings removed and crumbled
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, diced
- 1/4 onion, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 Jalapeno Peppers, split in half and seeds removed
- 4 servings, 250 calories, 19 grams fat, 620 mg sodium
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 549g | |
| Calories 1202 | |
| Calories from Fat 904 | 75% |
| Total Fat 101.29g | 127% |
| Saturated Fat 49.57g | 198% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium 2083mg | 87% |
| Potassium 1404mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 22.12g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 11.85g | 8% |
| Protein 52.51g | 84% |
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