Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your broiler to high. Rub the poblano peppers with olive oil and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly blistered but not completely blackened.
- While the peppers cool slightly, mix the softened cream cheese, half of the Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup), cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until it forms a thick, uniform paste.
- Make a single lengthwise slit down each cooled poblano. Carefully remove the seeds. Generously stuff each pepper with the cream cheese mixture and gently press the edges together.
- Lower the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed peppers in a ceramic baking dish. Top generously with the remaining Monterey Jack and the sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Tip 1. Grate your own blocks of cheese for the best melting texture; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking starches.
Tip 2. Do not over-roast the poblanos during the blister stage, or they will be too fragile to stuff properly.
Tip 2. Do not over-roast the poblanos during the blister stage, or they will be too fragile to stuff properly.
