Hatch Chile Season is so exciting! Here are 16 of the Best Hatch Chile recipes — they feature roasted Hatch Chiles, dried Hatch Chiles, Hatch Chile powder, and raw Hatch Chiles.
Hatch chile season should be taken advantage of because it’s only about 6 weeks long. Several years ago, Melissa’s Produce introduced me to Hatch Chiles and I’ve loved them ever since.
What are Hatch Chiles?
Hatch chiles are a prized chile and are only available in August and September.
Where are Hatch Chiles Grown?
These Southwestern chiles are grown in the Mesilla Valley in New Mexico. The sunlight is intense and and the nights are cool. It’s this climate combination that creates wonderful earthy flavored, subtly sweet, delicious mild or hot Hatch chiles.
How hot are they?
Ranging from very mild, to very hot, Hatch Chiles are one of the few chiles where hot and mild can be determined, even though they all look the same.
They should be labeled as such in stores — if they’re not, I’d ask the produce department if they know, and if they don’t, ask them to cut into one for you. They can be very, very hot — or not at all.
And if you’re really lucky, there will be a Hatch Chile Roasting near you. At the roastings, you can get a huge box of the chiles and they’ll roast them for you on the spot. This is particularly awesome because the roasted peppers freeze beautifully — so you can eat them all year long.
The dates and locations for Hatch Chile Roastings 2019 are here.
From stuffed Hatch Chiles and salads, to Hatch Chile Salsas and Cookies, there’s something here for everyone! So here we go . . .
The Best Hatch Chile Recipes
1. Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole {Gluten-Free Recipe}
2. Roasted Hatch Chile-Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies {Gluten-Free Recipe} 
3. Perfect Poached Eggs Over Double Hatch Hash Browns
4. Roasted Hatch Chile Zucchini Bread 
5. Roasted Hatch Chile Seared Scallops
6. Hatch Chile Shrimp Sauté with Coconut Rice
7. Roasted Hatch Chile Peach Salsa
8. Mahi Mahi Stuffed Roasted Hatch Chiles with Tomato Lime Sauce
9. Hatch Chile Agave Compound Butter
10. Stuffed Hatch Chiles with Bacon and Eggs
11. Smoky Hatch Chile Skillet Cornbread {Gluten-Free Recipe}
12. Roasted Double Hatch Chile Pineapple Salsa
13. Roasted Hatch Pineapple Salsa Turkey Burger
14. Roasted Hatch Chile Grape-Chorizo Tapas
15. Fire Roasted Corn-Hatch-Chile Stuffed Sole: 2 Ways, Bacon or Sweet Potato
16. Hatch Chile Tequila Chicken Tostada
I hope you try and love these 16 Best Hatch Chile Recipes!
And just in case you want to keep exploring, here are 50 more of the best Hatch recipes.
Update August 2019: This was originally published in 2014 with 9 recipes — 7 new recipes, new images and new information has been added.
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nancy buchanan says
As I was saying… the hardest part is deciding “which of these fabulous recipes” to make first!! Fabulous roundup Valentina!!!
valentina says
Awww, thank you so much, Nancy! xo
Blanca says
HATCH CHILES! HATCH CHILES! YUM YUM YUM!!! (I sang that btw). I bought a 30lb bag last year and it didnt last long. This year I will buy 2 because I want some of those tostadas and skillet cornbread. Um and maybe some of that butter with the zucchini bread. You make me hungry!
valentina says
I love it, Blanca! 😀
Christina says
OMG, I want to try every single recipe! Everything looks absolutely mouth-watering, Valentina! I tried Hatch chills for the first time last year and loved them! Thanks for all the recipes! CC
valentina says
Thank YOU, Christina, for checking them out! xo V
David says
I have made several of these and now see a few more that I must try! The rolled sole, for example (with the bacon!). Last year I ordered Hatch chiles to he delivered only to find them fresh at our market. This year I will check the market first! Thanks for the wonderful recipes (and gorgeous photos!) ~ David
valentina says
Thanks, David! Yes, they’ll be all over the place soon. Can’t wait. 🙂
2pots2cook says
Absolutely great ! I usually roast bell peppers ( all colours available )and make all sorts of dishes with them but this round up is completely new universe for me. Keeper and another ingredient on my list for tomorrow’s street market 🙂 🙂
valentina says
Thank you, Davorka. I love all colors of peppers, too. So fun to cook with and eat raw. 🙂 Have fun at the market. ~Valentina
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
This is right up my ally for what I’m loving right now. There’s nothing better than the smell and taste of freshly roasted chilies! This is a great collection!
valentina says
Thanks, Cathy. Oh my gosh, I love the scent of roasting chilies, too. 🙂 ~Valentina
David Scott Allen says
You are always my go-to source for the best Hatch chile recipes! So funny – yesterday I was in the Safeway and there was a box of Hatch chiles. I immediately thought of you! Time for some spicy fun in the kitchen!
valentina says
I love that, David. 🙂
David @ Spiced says
I would love to go a Hatch chile roasting! Hatch chilies aren’t terribly easy to find up here in the northeast, but I get to live vicariously through you. These recipes sound phenomenal…especially that cornbread! 🙂
Marissa says
We love Hatch chilies, Valentina! Though I did once make the mistake of buying the ‘hot’ ones and WOW, they can be blistering. But (for my taste) the mild to medium are heavenly.
I’m so intrigued by the Mahi Mahi stuffed chilies. So pretty and they sound wonderful!
valentina says
I like the mild and moderate chiles, too. Perfect. 🙂 Thanks, Marissa. ~Valentina
Mimi says
I am also a chile pepper lover, and just spent a few days in Albuquerque, New Mexico, heart of hatch chile peppers. Every morning I’d start my day with huevos rancheros, with the green chile sauce. To die for. I love all of your recipes – am very intrigued by the hatch chile pepper and peach salsa! I have a peach salsa but it’s a cooked variety.
valentina says
Huevos Rancheros sound SO delicious right now! You’ve got me craving them. Thanks for the comment. 🙂 ~Valentina