Name: Hatch Chile Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups roasted hatch chiles (diced); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 package of cream cheese (roughly diced); 1 cup Monterey Jack (shredded)

Hatch Chile Cheese Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made with roasted Hatch chiles and Monterey Jack. Ready in just 20 minutes!

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The first time I tasted Hatch chiles was at a Hatch chile festival, and I immediately understood why people wait all year for the season to arrive. Their smoky flavor and mild heat are unlike any other pepper. After bringing some home, I roasted a batch and made this creamy Hatch Chile Cheese Dip. It’s warm, cheesy, and always one of the first appetizers to disappear at parties.

Also try my Hatch Chile Salsa Verde recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️

Ready in 20 minutes. A quick appetizer that’s perfect when you need something easy.
Rich and creamy. Cream cheese and Monterey Jack melt into an irresistibly smooth dip.
Made with roasted Hatch chiles. They add smoky flavor with just the right amount of heat.
Perfect for entertaining. Great for football parties, holidays, game days, or family gatherings.
Easy to customize. Make it milder or spicier depending on your taste.

A hand dips a tortilla chip into a skillet filled with creamy, cheesy Hatch Chile Cheese Dip topped with chopped green herbs. Fresh cilantro and tortilla chips are visible in the background on a wooden surface.

🌶️ What Are Hatch Chiles?

Hatch chiles are green chile peppers grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. They’re famous for their rich, smoky flavor that develops after roasting. Depending on the variety, they can range from mild to quite spicy.

During Hatch chile season, you’ll often find grocery stores roasting them outside, filling the air with an incredible smoky aroma. If you can’t find fresh Hatch chiles, frozen roasted Hatch chiles work wonderfully in this recipe.

A metal mesh drum filled with green chiles is rotating on a roasting machine, with roasted chile skins and debris falling below onto a tray.

Ingredients

Roasted Hatch chiles
Butter
All-purpose flour
Milk
Garlic powder
Salt
Cream cheese
Monterey Jack cheese
Green onions (optional garnish)

Ingredient Tip: Freshly shred your own Monterey Jack cheese whenever possible. It melts much smoother than pre-shredded cheese.

Charred and roasted poblano pepper strips with blackened skin, glistening from oil, are artfully arranged alongside tender slices of Roasted Hatch Chile on a speckled gray surface.

How to Prep Hatch Chiles

Once roasted, let them cool.
With a knife, remove the charred skin.
Cut off the stems, cut lengthwise and remove the seeds from inside.

A four-panel collage shows flour and butter, a whisk stirring a roux, grated cheese on sauce, and a cooked mixture of diced vegetables.

👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until a smooth paste forms.
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble. Don’t let it brown.

Step 2

Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time until smooth.
Continue whisking until there are no lumps.

Step 3

Add the salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Stir until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Bring the cheese sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently as it thickens.
Fold in the roasted Hatch chiles.
Cook for another minute or two until everything is heated through.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips.

Variations

Stir in cooked chorizo for a heartier dip.
Add crispy bacon for extra smoky flavor.
Mix in black beans or corn for more texture.
Top with diced tomatoes, cilantro, or sliced jalapeños.
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the top before serving.

A skillet of creamy, cheesy Hatch Chile Cheese Dip garnished with chopped green onions sits on a wooden table next to fresh cilantro and crispy tortilla chips.

🍴 More Spicy Dip Recipes

This Hatch Chile Cheese Dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with the smoky flavor that makes Hatch chiles so special. Whether you’re serving it for game day, a holiday gathering, or a casual get-together, it’s guaranteed to disappear fast. Grab a bag of tortilla chips, this authentic horchata recipe, and enjoy every warm, cheesy bite!

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