Easy Stuffed Poblano Pepper Recipe

Stuffed poblano peppers topped with melted cheese on a white plate, with a side of grated cheese visible.

Easy Stuffed Poblano Pepper Recipe

Our stuffed poblano peppers recipe is packed with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and the perfect blend of seasonings, making them an irresistible low carb appetizer or snack.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings halves

Calories 254kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

5 medium poblano peppers cut in half and seeds removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
6 strips bacon crumbles
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brush the insides of each pepper half with the olive oil and place them on the baking sheet.
5 medium poblano peppers, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Bake for 5-10 minutes until the peppers start to soften
In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and mix together well.
8 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 6 strips bacon, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper
Remove the peppers from the oven and carefully spread the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pepper.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over them.
Return to the oven to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the peppers are cooked through.

Notes

Green poblanos are less spicy that red poblanos so choose according to your desired taste preference.

Use any cheese you'd like. Monterey Jack, pepper jack, Colby or Mozzarella are good alternatives.

Use precooked bacon and microwave it until crispy or cook your own bacon either on the stove top or baking the bacon in the oven.

Add 1 cup of cooked chicken. A rotisserie chicken or canned chicken is great to use.

Add a can of drained sweet corn or a cup of frozen corn.

Add 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing mix or ranch dressing itself.

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