Chile Relleno Dip
Easy dip recipe inspired by the popular Mexican dish. This Chile Relleno Dip makes a great appetizer for a Cinco de Mayo, potluck, or party.
Chile Relleno Dip
I love Mexican food and probably have it at least once a week in some form or another. Anything from Chipotle, to Tex Mex, to American Mexican, to authentic Mexican…I enjoy it all!
I’ve never actually been to Mexico so I’d have to say my favorite Mexican meal thus far has been in Houston, TX. I’m on the east coast so we have to make do here, but I take advantage of finding great Mexican places when I’m traveling.
Chile rellenos are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. How can you go wrong with roasted peppers stuffed with gooey, cheesy goodness? They can be filled other ingredients as well and be topped with various sauces.
Tips for making Chile Relleno Dip
One of the great things about this recipe is it is very versatile and you can adjust the ingredients to your liking.
What toppings to use? Use your favorite Mexican sauce, your favorite cheese, or add ingredients like ground beef if you want.
Is this dip spicy? You can make it as spicy or as mild as you like since most of the spice will come from the sauce that you use. The cream cheese will help to tone down the heat too.
Is this a hot or cold dip? Serve this dip hot from the oven with tortilla chips and enjoy before it disappears!
Need another Mexican cream cheese dip? Check out my Crockpot Margarita Chicken Dip recipe.
How to make Chile Relleno Dip
Easy dip recipe inspired by the popular Mexican dish. This Chile Relleno Dip makes a great appetizer for a Cinco de Mayo, potluck, or party.
- 1 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 Anaheim or Poblano peppers
- 1/4 cup Ranchero or enchilada sauce (see note)
- 1 1/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
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Roast peppers in the oven under a broiler, on a grill, or over a gas burner until all sides are nicely charred. Place peppers in a container and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Then, remove the skin from the peppers, remove the seeds, and dice peppers. Set aside. See note for additional information on roasting peppers if you've never done it before.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Using a mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne (if using) until well combined and smooth.
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Transfer cream cheese mixture into a small, shallow baking dish or pie plate.
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Spread Ranchero or enchilada sauce over the top.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, add chopped peppers and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Ranchero sauce is a tomato based sauce used in many Mexican dishes. I made my own using the following recipe. You could also substitute your favorite enchilada sauce for the ranchero sauce. http://www.marysbites.com/2013/01/ranchero-sauce.html#more
How to roast peppers in the oven- http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/how-toroast-green-chilies/
How to roast peppers on a gas stove top http://www.thekitchn.com/quick-tip-how-to-roast-peppers-60699
I love Mexican food! This cheese dip looks and sounds so delicious and perfect for hosting!
That looks like my perfect dip! This wouldn’t last long at a party at our house.
This dip has got my mouth watering, it looks absolutely delicious. Everyone loves a good dip!
This is perfect for serving guests. I’ll be trying this out at our next party.
What a fabulous idea “Chile Relleno Dip” is going to be one of my new potluck recipes! I am always looking for something for work and church get-togethers. I can’t wait to make it, will be back to let you know my outcome. I hope it looks as wonderful as yours.
Thank you
Heidy
This is the perfect recipe for football season! I love chile relleno anything!!!