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!
Ingredients
- 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
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C, and lightly oil the grate.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 495 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat34g | 44% |
Saturated Fat10g | 50% |
Cholesterol33mg | 11% |
Sodium615mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein11g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 74% |
Calcium296mg | 23% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium204mg | 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.
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