Cheesy Green Chili Snacks
Spice up your snack game with these irresistible Cheesy Green Chili Snacks—perfect for parties, game days, or whenever you’re craving something indulgently crispy and cheesy! Featuring tender green chilies like Anaheim or poblano, stuffed with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and savory seasonings, these bites are coated in golden panko breadcrumbs and fried to crunchy perfection. Each bite delivers a satisfyingly creamy interior with just a hint of heat, balanced by a crispy exterior that’s impossible to resist. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite dipping sauces—think zesty ranch or smoky salsa—these snacks are sure to be a hit with every cheese lover. Make a batch for your next gathering, and watch them disappear in a flash!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole green chilies (such as Anaheim or mild poblano peppers)
- 120 grams cream cheese, softened
- 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Carefully slit open each green chili lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes using a spoon. Set them aside for stuffing.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Take a spoonful of the cheese mixture and stuff each chili generously. Close the slit as much as possible, pressing gently to seal.
Set up a dredging station: place the flour in one shallow dish, whisk the eggs in another dish, and place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
Carefully roll each stuffed chili in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs and coat thoroughly. Finally, roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). To test if the oil is ready, drop in a small piece of bread—it should sizzle and turn golden brown within 30 seconds.
Fry the coated chilies in small batches, turning occasionally, for 2–3 minutes each or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried chilies and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the cheesy green chili snacks hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 595.3 g | 763% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 633 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.3 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.5 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1152 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
