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Best Poblano Pepper and Cheese Casserole Recipe


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth

Description

A creamy, cheesy casserole with roasted poblano peppers for a mild kick and irresistible flavor.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 large poblano peppers
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Place in a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice into strips.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, heavy cream, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir in poblano strips, sautéed onion, garlic, and half of each cheese.
  5. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.