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    Home » Spring & Summer Favorites » Best Hatch Chile Recipes

    Best Hatch Chile Recipes

    Aug 8, 2019 · by Valentina · 19 Comments

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    The Best Hatch Chile recipes feature roasted Hatch Chiles, dried Hatch Chiles, Hatch Chile powder, and raw Hatch Chiles. Hatch Chile Season is so exciting! two slices of Hatch Chile Cornbread on purple plateAbove: Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole

    What is special about 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 been creating Hatch Chile recipes ever since.

    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?


    Two bags of labeled Hatch Chiles - one HOT and one MILD.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.

    Pile of bright green hatch chiles

    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 make Hatch Chile recipes all year long.

    pile of red and green roasted hatch chiles

    From stuffed Hatch Chiles and salads, to Hatch Chile Salsas and Cookies, there's something here for everyone! So here we go . . .

    What to do with a Bunch of Hatch Chiles

    1. Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole {Gluten-Free Recipe}2 slices of Gluten-Free Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole on a purple plate.2. Roasted Hatch Chile-Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies {Gluten-Free Recipe} Roasted Hatch Chile-Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies in a stack wtih roasted chiles around them3. Perfect Poached Eggs Over Double Hatch Hash Browns
    Perfect Poached Eggs Over Double Hatch Hash Browns on a gold rimmed, white serving dish with fresh avocado slices.

    4. Roasted Hatch Chile Zucchini Bread half sliced Hatch Chile Zucchini Bread on red and green cloth5. Roasted Hatch Chile Seared Scallopsseveral Seared scallops in cast iron skillet with butter

    6. Hatch Chile Shrimp Sauté with Coconut RiceHatch Green Chile Shrimp in white bowl with green hatch behind it7. Roasted Hatch Chile Peach SalsaHatch Chile Salsa with Fresh peaches in a terra cotta bowl on an orange stirped cloth with fresh raw Hatch chiles.

    8. Mahi Mahi Stuffed Roasted Hatch Chiles with Tomato Lime SauceMahi Mahi Stuffed Roasted Hatch Chiles with Tomato Lime Sauce in a shallow, square white bowl with fresh lime and tomato slices as garnish.9. Hatch Chile Agave Compound Butter

    small brown bowl with hatch chile pepper butter

    10. Stuffed Hatch Chiles with Bacon and Eggstwo Roasted stuffed Hatch Chiles with Bacon and Eggs

    11. Roasted Double Hatch Chile Pineapple SalsaLight green ceramic bowl filled with pineapple green chile salsa with whole green hatch chiles around it.

    12. Pineapple Hatch Chile BurgerPineapple Turkey Burger on a white and turquoise plate with raw whole green chiles behind it.

    13. Roasted Hatch Chile Grape-Chorizo TapasRoasted Hatch Chile wrapped around a red grape with a slice of Chorizo and cheese, all on a toothpick.14. Fire Roasted Corn-Hatch-Chile Stuffed Sole: 2 Ways, Bacon or Sweet Potato

    Fire Roasted Corn and Hatch-Chile Stuffed Sole on white plates with fresh cilantro.

    I hope you love all of these Hatch Chile recipes as much as my family and I do!

    And just in case you want to keep exploring, here are 50 more of the best Hatch recipes.

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    Comments

    1. nancy buchanan

      July 30, 2014 at 10:00 am

      As I was saying... the hardest part is deciding "which of these fabulous recipes" to make first!! Fabulous roundup Valentina!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 30, 2014 at 12:31 pm

        Awww, thank you so much, Nancy! xo

        Reply
    2. Blanca

      July 30, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 30, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        I love it, Blanca! 😀

        Reply
    3. Christina

      July 31, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      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

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 03, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Thank YOU, Christina, for checking them out! xo V

        Reply
    4. David

      August 02, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      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

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 03, 2014 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks, David! Yes, they'll be all over the place soon. Can't wait. 🙂

        Reply
    5. 2pots2cook

      August 09, 2019 at 1:01 am

      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 🙂 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 09, 2019 at 7:32 pm

        Thank you, Davorka. I love all colors of peppers, too. So fun to cook with and eat raw. 🙂 Have fun at the market. ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      August 09, 2019 at 6:57 am

      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!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 09, 2019 at 7:32 pm

        Thanks, Cathy. Oh my gosh, I love the scent of roasting chilies, too. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. David Scott Allen

      August 10, 2019 at 5:20 am

      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!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 10, 2019 at 10:11 am

        I love that, David. 🙂

        Reply
    8. David @ Spiced

      August 12, 2019 at 5:27 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Marissa

      August 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

      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!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 19, 2019 at 1:12 pm

        I like the mild and moderate chiles, too. Perfect. 🙂 Thanks, Marissa. ~Valentina

        Reply
    10. Mimi

      August 21, 2019 at 7:49 am

      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.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 21, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Huevos Rancheros sound SO delicious right now! You've got me craving them. Thanks for the comment. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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