Grilled Poblano Queso Dip

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With peppers aplenty coming in the garden right now, I was thinking of ways to use them and this poblano queso dip hit me. I am amazed how this turned out! This dip is mild, delicate, complex, and absolutely delicious!

Submitted by Erica Schwarz
Updated on December 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 poblano peppers

  • extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons minced onion

  • milk

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 grinds fresh cracked black pepper

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C, and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Lightly spray or brush poblano peppers with olive oil. Cook peppers on the preheated grill, turning every couple minutes, until charred and softened, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. Remove peppers from the grill and place in a large resealable plastic bag to steam, about 15 minutes. Peel off charred skins. Discard seeds and chop peppers.

  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute more. Whisk in milk slowly and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, salt, paprika, pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne; whisk until cheeses have melted and are blended in, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped poblano peppers.

Tips

This is a mild dip, so feel free to add more heat!

28 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

495 Calories
34g Fat
39g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 615mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 296mg 23%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 204mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.