Cheesy Stuffed Poblano Peppers: Your Perfect Cozy Dinner!
Cheesy Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a delicious and comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner. These peppers are filled with a creamy cheese mixture and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the poblano peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, shredded cheese, cream cheese, black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each poblano pepper with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- These peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg