We scoured the internet to find you 50 of the most delicious and creative hatch chile recipes around!
My love for the hatch chile knows no bounds. I’ve grown them, cooked more hatch pepper dishes than I could ever possibly count, and have even traveled to Hatch, New Mexico to see hatch chile pepper farmers and their fields in action.
I’ve yet to attend their annual Hatch Chile Fest, but everyone needs something to look forward to – wouldn’t you agree? For now, I’m content to work my way through this list of 50 incredibly delicious recipes and I hope you enjoy them, too!
Whether you're using fresh hatch chiles or frozen, these recipes offer something for everyone.
Hatch Chile Soup with Fresh Summer Corn
This soup can easily be served without the shrimp or substitute shredded chicken if you prefer. The fresh summer corn is a must, however!
Hatch Chile and Corn Fritters
A true match made in heaven – these Corn Fritters aka corn cakes, made with hatch chiles are crispy, sweet and a little spicy with a surprising ingredient – old bay seasoning! This corn fritter recipe is perfect as an appetizer or side dish and one you’ll be making all summer long!
Double the Hatch Chile Chilaquiles
What could be better than a little hatch pepper for breakfast?
Hatch Chile Grilled Cheese
Who wouldn't want this easy, flavorful sandwich for a quick lunch? Another idea is to puree some hatch chiles and mix it with mayonnaise for an easy sandwich spread.
Queso Dip with Roasted Hatch Chiles
This fantastic yet easy queso dip is made with hatch chiles and a blend of cheeses.
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy mac and cheese made with glorious hatch chiles!
Vegetarian Lasagna Roll Ups
A vegetarian lasagna made with hatch chiles for a deliciously different dinner.
Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Hatch Chiles
This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe has the most flavorful broth you will ever try! The trick is pureeing the tomatoes, onions, and garlic for maximum flavor. Try topping it with a little sour cream, too.
Enchilada Sauce with Hatch Chiles
This enchilada hatch chile sauce has incredible flavor and can be used in any recipe that calls for enchilada sauce.
Creamy Roasted Hatch Chile Dip
Cool and creamy, this Creamy Roasted Hatch Chile Dip is filled with the fresh flavors of lime juice and cilantro with a bit of heat from roasted hatch chiles. Just toss the ingredients into a blender, blend, and serve!
Grilled Hatch Chile Verde with Chicken
This grilled Hatch chile verde with chicken is simple to prep, quick to cook and oh so easy to enjoy!
Stuffed Hatch Chiles with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt
If you make any one of these chili pepper recipes, make it this one. Basically a chile relleno but better. They look sooo good!
Hatch Chile Salsa Verde
Salsa is always better with some hatch chiles.
Crock Pot Hatch Chile Pork
Your slow cooker does all the hard work for you in this pork green chili recipe.
Hatch Chile Huevos Rancheros
You know you're a die-hard hatch chile lover when you have them for breakfast!
Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with Hatch Chile Corn Salsa
This is the recipe you need when you're going for easy but upscale.
Spicy Chicken Lime Soup
This spicy chicken lime soup is packed full of chicken, chorizo, black beans, tomatoes and homemade roasted hatch green chiles.
Calabacitas with Hatch Chiles
Grilled Yellow Squash, Roasted Hatch New Mexico ChilesWhite Corn, Onion, Oregano, Cumin
Loaded Veggie Frittata with Sweet Potato and Hatch Chiles
A healthy breakfast with hatch chiles is always a great start to the day.
Brats with Hatch Chiles and Avocado Crema
A unique twist on bratwurst that includes hatch chiles? Count us in!
Creamy Avocado + Hatch Chile Chicken Charred Corn Crepechiladas
Enchiladas made with crepes instead of tortillas. And hatch chiles!
One Pot Chili Con Queso Mac and Cheese
Chili con queso mac and cheese that requires just one pot and 30 minutes to make. This pasta is loaded with lots of flavor and the macaroni cooks right in the same pot as the rest of the ingredients.
Hatch Chile Smash Burgers Recipe
Amp up grilling season with this mildly spicy Hatch Chile Cheeseburger.
Hatch Chile, Veggie & Goat Cheese Jalousie
This extraordinary dish is a perfect main for vegetarians or for Meatless Mondays. For the carnivores, serve it with roasted chicken or fish.
Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Biscuits – The Hatch Chile Store
Smear with butter and add a little honey on top and these are heavenly. Perfectly flaky, and the hatch chiles gives you a slight hit of spicy and a hint of sweetness.
Hatch Chile Cornbread Waffles
Top with chili and serve these for dinner, or just add some butter and enjoy on their own.
Roasted Hatch Chile Seared Scallops
Roasted Hatch Chile Seared Scallops burst with delicious fresh, seasonal flavors. The subtle sweetness of the scallops perfectly balances the heat from the peppers. And it’s a gorgeous dish!
Chorizo Green Chile Breakfast Skillet
Enjoy this Mexican breakfast skillet with good friends, family, and plenty of tequila. It’s essential to the recipe.
Hatch Chile Margarita
A natural with chips, salsa and guacamole, this margarita has a subtle bit of spice that’s just right!
Sweet Corn and Hatch Chile Salsa
Just grab some chips and maybe those hatch chile margaritas, too!
Southwestern Steak and Cheddar Panini
Stuck in the sandwich doldrums? Try this steak and cheddar panini – tender, juicy meat, sweet onions, smoky hatch chiles, creamy avocado slices, and buttery smooth cheddar.
Roasted Hatch Chile Spicy Hummus
This spicy fire roasted hatch chile hummus makes a delicious appetizer or snack!
Roasted Hatch Chili & Jicama Salmon
Robust and spicy hatch chiles, roasted and paired with sweet jicama, make the perfect topping for rich and buttery salmon. It's also gluten-free and paleo.
Hatch Green Chile Black Bean Soup
A delicious, healthy soup that comes together easily. Load up with your favorite toppings!
Low-Carb Hatch Chile Cheddar Egg Bites
Hatch Chile egg bites are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
Low-Carb Hatch Chile Rellenos Casserole
This low-carb Hatch Chile Rellenos Casserole has all the flavor of traditional without the carbs.
Potato Leek Soup with Hatch Chiles
A creamy potato soup with a slight spice from hatch chiles.
Queso Fundido with Mushrooms and Hatch Green Chile
This molten cheese dip is topped with a mouthwatering mixture of sautéed shiitake mushrooms and green chiles.
Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls with Hatch Green Chile Rice
Only 500 calories per serving and loaded with beautifully bright plant-based goodness, these Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls with Hatch Green Chile Rice are bursting with flavor and make a great healthy meal.
Tuna Panini with Grilled Onion and Hatch Chile
All the flavors of a tuna melt, with a delicious kick of spice.
Bacon Hatch Chile Burgers
These bacon hatch chile burgers made w/ ground beef and pork are extra juicy, topped w/ melted cheddar, crispy bacon, & hatch chiles.
Hatch Green Chile Shrimp Recipe
Served with coconut rice, this shrimp is hearty, sweet and spicy, and over-the-top delicious!
Corn Cakes with Roasted Hatch Chile
A light and spicy corn cake with roasted Hatch / New Mexico green chile.
Hatch Chile Cornbread Stuffing Casserole with Sausage
This Southwestern style cornbread stuffing with hatch chiles, sausage, corn and sage is sweet and savory, moist and delicious.
Hatch Green Chile Pimento Cheese
A unique way to enjoy your hatch chiles!
Roasted Hatch Chile-Grape-Chorizo Tapas
Celebrate Hatch Chile season with the perfect bite of sweet and smoky and fresh and rich flavors.
Hatch Green Chile Stew
An impressive stew that's perfect for a nice fall or winter meal.
About Hatch Chiles
Hatch chile peppers only come from Hatch, New Mexico which is located north and south along the Rio Grande. Hatch Chiles are not a type of chile but rather refers to the Hatch Valley region where they are grown. They are a general term for New Mexico peppers or New Mexican peppers grown in the Hatch Valley.
Green hatch chile peppers are elongated, curved to straight pods, averaging 6 to 8 inches in length and are available for a short season in the summer through fall.
Green hatch chiles are edible when raw but are commonly used for roasting or grilling. They are also used to blend into hummus, salsa, sauces and marinades and can be chopped and topped over almost anything.
Red or Green Hatch Chiles?
In New Mexico time is the difference between green and red chiles. The green chiles turn red as they ripen. In general, fresh and/or roasted chiles are green and dried chiles and dried chile powder is red.
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Donis
Sunday 19th of August 2018
I know this posting is years after the fact, but I'm just discovering hatch chilies. I was told they were great with everything. Since I love spicy, I loaded up while they were cheap and oh so fresh. I had to try one with some of my awesome zucchini, loaded with garlic, onions and strips of the chilies. Just enough spice without being overpowering. Can't wait to try these recipes, I know I grabbed at least 40 of them. Ahhh, goodness, I can't wait to taste.
Thanks!
Kristy
Sunday 19th of August 2018
Donis, that zucchini dish sounds incredible! Glad you discovered hatch chiles and even more glad you can use some of the recipes. Cheers! :)
Laura Bashar
Wednesday 12th of August 2015
What a beautiful roundup of hatch chile recipes. Thank you for including me in such delicious company. Aren't hatch chiles the best?!!
Kristy Bernardo
Friday 14th of August 2015
They really are!!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
Tuesday 11th of August 2015
Hatch chiles are so good! When we vacationed in New Mexica years ago, we took a cooking class in Santa Fe and I got hooked on them. We brought some back or shipped them...it was so long ago, I don't remember but cooked with them nonstop for a while. Can't wait to try some of these recipes!
Kristy Bernardo
Wednesday 12th of August 2015
Where in Santa Fe was your cooking class? I'm guessing the Sante Fe School of Cooking?? They hosted us for a dinner and the food was FANTASTIC.
Valentina
Sunday 9th of August 2015
WOW! What an incredibly delicious collection of Hatch Chile recipes. I would love to try each and every one of them! Many thanks for including my sole and scallops! :-) xo
Kristy Bernardo
Monday 10th of August 2015
Thanks so much, Valentina! Your recipes looked too good not to share :-)
Cathy | She Paused 4 Thought
Thursday 6th of August 2015
Thank you Kristi for including my recipe for Hatch Chile, Veggie, Goat Cheese Jalousie. I will be stocking up this weekend on Hatch Chiles just so I can make these delicious recipes.
Kristy Bernardo
Thursday 6th of August 2015
My pleasure, Cathy!