Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AguilaChile Poblano Recipe

Chile Poblano Recipe

Inspired by El Aguila
Time1h
Serves4

Poblano pepper filled with cheese, roasted

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Poblano Peppers

Cheese Filling

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Roasting the Poblano Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally until the skin is blistered and charred.

  2. 2

    Preparing the Cheese Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the Queso Fresco, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cream Cheese, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Black Pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.

  3. 3

    Peeling the Peppers

    Once the peppers are roasted, remove them from the oven and place them in a plastic bag or cover them with a kitchen towel for about 10 minutes. This will help steam the skins, making them easier to peel. After steaming, peel off the charred skin.

  4. 4

    Stuffing the Peppers

    Carefully make a slit in each poblano pepper and remove the seeds. Stuff each pepper with the cheese filling, pressing gently to pack it in.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Baking the Stuffed Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with Olive Oil, and bake for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  2. 6

    Garnishing

    Once baked, remove the peppers from the oven, and let them cool slightly. Top with Fresh Cilantro and serve with a side of Sour Cream for dipping.

More from El Aguila