Got extra jalapenos on hand? Lucky you!
You'll be surprised at the variety of recipes you can make with those jalapenos, so here are 12 delicious Mexican recipes that take full advantage of that unique jalapeno flavor....and their heat!
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Jalapeno Hot Sauce
If you find yourself with a surplus of jalapenos then please make this Jalapeno Hot Sauce! It's still one of the most popular recipes on the site and you'll find all sorts of ways to use it -- tacos, eggs, burritos, even sandwiches!
Roasted Jalapeno Soup
This Roasted Jalapeno Soup is a recent addition to the site and I was super happy with the results. I typically use some potato to dilute the heat a bit, but you can consider that optional if you want an ultra-fiery version 🙂
Tomato Jalapeno Salsa
Making this Salsa was life-changing for me 🙂 It's as simple as it gets, but when you roast the tomatoes and get the heat to your liking it is wildly satisfying.
Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
Easily one of the most popular recipes on the site! These homemade Pickled Jalapenos are always in my fridge. I use them on everything -- tacos, tostadas, eggs, sandwiches -- and I like to munch on the carrots whenever my energy dips in the late afternoon 🙂
Chiles Toreados
Charred jalapenos tossed with some caramelized onions? Sold! You'll frequently see these served up as a side dish, but you can chop them up to make some killer Tostadas.
Jalapeno Hash Browns
Jalapenos are a great way to spice up plain ol' hash browns! You can serve these up next to some eggs for a fiery breakfast, or use them to make epic breakfast burritos.
Huevos a la Mexicana
This is such a simple dish to make and it’s a great upgrade for your usual scrambled eggs! Note: go easy on the onion or it will dominate too much, and drain the tomato a bit so there isn’t too much moisture in the pan.
Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza
Yes, pizza! Once you've got some Pickled Jalapenos on hand you can easily whip up this delicious pizza -- it's super easy and I think you'll be surprised how satisfying it is.
Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa
This is the other Salsa I am constantly pointing people towards, and for good reason! Using both tomatoes and tomatillos in the same Salsa gives you a completely unique flavor. Tip: add the heat incrementally the first time you make it as everyone has a preferred heat level.
Candied Jalapenos
Are you a fan of these sweet jalapenos? They are sometimes referred to as Cowboy Candy. It's surprisingly easy to make these and you'll be able to munch on them non-stop over the coming weeks.
Jalapeno Hummus
Jalapeno Hummus? Yes! This is a decidedly non-Mexican dish that gets a welcome jolt thanks to a burst of jalapeno-lime-cilantro flavor.
Easy Breakfast Burrito with Homemade Jalapeno Sauce
And yes, if you whip up a half batch of Jalapeno Hot Sauce and serve it with Breakfast Burritos you are in for a treat! The Jalapeno sauce will make any burrito taste complete, so you won't have to sweat the additional fixings too much. Yum 🙂
Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos
And last I want to point you to this Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos. This recipe is designed for just 3-4 jalapenos and can be made in a flash. My hope is that once you make this recipe once you'll be a homemade Pickled Jalapeno convert for life 🙂
See, I told you there were lots of ways to use your jalapenos 🙂
I hope you found some new ideas in these list. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions about any of these recipes. Enjoy!
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