Description
Chili Relleno Dip is a creamy, cheesy Mexican appetizer made with roasted peppers, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 Anaheim or Poblano peppers
- 1/4 cup Ranchero or enchilada sauce
- 1 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Roast peppers until charred on all sides, then cover for 10 minutes, peel, remove seeds, and dice
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Beat cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne until smooth
- Spread mixture into a shallow baking dish
- Top with Ranchero or enchilada sauce
- Bake for 10 minutes
- Remove, add diced peppers and remaining cheese
- Bake an additional 5 minutes until melted and bubbly
- Serve warm with tortilla chips
Notes
- Use poblano peppers for a richer flavor
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing
- Do not overbake to keep the dip creamy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 186