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Grilled Stuffed Poblanos

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican Vegetarian 🥦

Grilled Stuffed Poblanos bring a smoky char to tender peppers packed with sweet corn, black beans, herbs, and warm spices. A silky pepper Jack cheese sauce adds gentle heat and richness, balanced by bright pico de gallo and fresh garnishes. Ideal for a summer cookout or a fun vegetarian main that feels hearty and festive.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Grilled Stuffed Poblanos
  1. 1

    Set up an outdoor grill for indirect heat by lighting burners on only one side or moving hot coals to one side. Preheat to medium-high heat (375 to 400 degrees F (180 to 200 degrees C)). Lightly oil the grill grates over the lit side.

  2. 2

    Grill the poblanos and corn, covered and turning occasionally, until the poblano skins and corn are charred, about 10 minutes. Keep the grill on.

  3. 3

    Move the poblanos to a large bowl, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, let the corn sit until cool enough to handle; cut the kernels from the cobs.

  4. 4

    Peel off and discard the poblano skins, leaving the stems attached. Cut a lengthwise slit down one side of each poblano, starting at the stem and taking care not to cut through the other side. Remove and discard the seeds and membranes.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, mix the beans, corn kernels, cilantro, oregano, garlic, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the bean mixture into each pepper, closing the pepper around the filling.

  6. 6

    For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk; simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the cheese until melted. Remove from the heat and keep warm, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Lightly oil the grill grate over the unlit side of the grill. Grill the stuffed poblanos, covered, until the filling is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve right away with cheese sauce; pico de gallo; and (if using) cilantro, lime wedges, and/or radishes. Sprinkle with chili powder.

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