Charred Jalapeño and Queso Blanco Chalupas with Avocado Crema

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Toasted chalupa shells topped with charred jalapeños, melted queso blanco, and a smooth avocado crema for a fresh San Antonio street food twist. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns chalupa shells, jalapeño peppers, queso blanco cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 3 halved and seeded jalapeño peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place cut side down on the pan and char for 3-4 minutes until blackened and blistered. Remove and chop roughly.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 8 chalupa shells on a baking sheet. Fill each chalupa shell with 1/4 cup shredded queso blanco cheese.
  3. Step 3: Bake chalupas for 7-8 minutes until cheese melts and edges of shells are lightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 large peeled and pitted avocado, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Once chalupas come out of the oven, top each with a spoonful of charred jalapeño pieces and a drizzle of avocado crema.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately for a creamy, spicy, and crunchy street food experience.

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