Description
Stuffed Hatch Chiles are a culinary delight that combines the smoky flavor of roasted chiles with a creamy, cheesy filling. Each bite is an explosion of savory goodness, perfect for gatherings or cozy meals at home. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish that will impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Fresh Hatch Chiles
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese Blend (Monterey Jack and Cheddar)
- 1 lb Ground Sausage or Ground Beef
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Roast the Hatch chiles on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until blistered. Let them steam in a covered bowl.
- Cook the ground sausage or beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked meat with cream cheese and shredded cheese blend; season with salt and pepper.
- Peel the cooled chiles, make a slit along one side, and stuff them with the filling mixture.
- Arrange stuffed chiles in the prepared baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/New Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chile (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg