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Close-up of baked chile rellenos in a cobalt blue baking dish, topped with melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.

Baked Chile Rellenos: The Ultimate Cheesy Oven-Roasted Recipe

Skip the deep fryer with these incredible Baked Chile Rellenos. Featuring lightly blistered poblano peppers stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling and topped with bubbling, golden-brown Monterey Jack and Cheddar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large poblano peppers Deep green, whole
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil For roasting
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (115g) Monterey Jack cheese Freshly shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup (55g) sharp cheddar cheese Freshly shredded
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cobalt Blue Ceramic Baking Dish Ensures even heat distribution and beautiful rustic presentation.
  • 1 Heavy-Duty Baking Sheet Used for the initial broiler blistering stage.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.