Poblano Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Roasted poblano peppers filled with a melty cheese mixture and baked until bubbly.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 large poblano peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- 2
Roast the poblano peppers for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until skins blister and peppers are softened.
- 3
Remove peppers from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Carefully slice peppers lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Keep peppers intact.
- 4
Mix cream cheese, Monterey Jack, cheddar, garlic powder, cumin, and (if using) salt and pepper until combined. Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper.
- 5
Bake stuffed peppers at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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