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Cream Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers - Recipe

A recipe for earthy poblano peppers that have been roasted and stuffed with cream cheese and white cheddar cheese along with a mixture of seasonings, then grilled or baked until the insides are nice and gooey. One of my favorite stuffed pepper recipes. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 poblano peppers
  • A bit of olive oil or a spray oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon spicy chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • juice from 1 lime
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Get a grill going good and hot, to about medium-high heat.
  2. Lightly oil the poblano peppers and set them on the grill. Close the lid. Flip the poblanos a few times throughout as you grill, about 10 minutes or so, until the poblano skins are nicely charred. Remove from heat and cool. Set them into a sealable baggie and allow them to steam. Cool, then remove and peel off the skins. (Alternatively, you can either oven roast or flame roast the poblano peppers. See the post discussion.)
  3. Slit the poblanos up the side and open. Scoop out the insides.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Stuff the cheese into the poblano peppers and set them back onto the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook about 10 minutes to allow the cheeses to melt. Alternatively, you can bake the cream cheese stuffed poblano peppers for 10 minutes or so in an oven at 375 degrees.
  6. Remove and set onto serving plates. Squeeze lime juice over them and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Heat Factor: Low. No big heat here, but loads of flavor!

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 375mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2080IU (42%) Vitamin C 95.7mg (106%) Calcium 285mg (29%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2080IU 42%
Vitamin C 95.7mg 106%
Calcium 285mg 29%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.