MEXICAN CHORIZO SHELLS

This recipe received honorable mention in Athens Holiday Mini Fillo Shells Recipe Contest

Ingredients

6 ounces Chorizo sausage, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely diced green peppers
2 tablespoons finely diced red onions
1/4 cup red enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons Mexican dipping cheese or queso dip with jalapenos
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
Cilantro, for garnish

In a meduim saute pan, fry Chorizo sausage until done, then drain. Mix the cooked sausage, green peppers, red onions and enchilada sauce together. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of the mixture into each Fillo Shell. Drizzle Mexican dipping cheese over the shells and top with shredded cheese. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.