Roasted Poblano Sauce
Our easy Roasted Poblano Sauce is a creamy flavor-packed sauce that is a delicious dip or addition to your favorite tacos, enchiladas, and other favorite Mexican-inspired dishes!
Next, make our Roasted Tomato Salsa!
One of the easiest ways to add some from scratch goodness to your everyday cooking is a great sauce! They’re so easy to make and add so much flavor and from scratch flair to your favorite dishes! Our Roasted Poblano Sauce is one of our new favorite Mexican-inspired sauces that has quickly become a staple in our house! It’s creamy, so flavorful, and ready for your favorite chips or tacos!
- Poblanos – These mild Mexican chili peppers have an earthy flavor that is similar to green bell peppers, but with a touch more spice and added sweetness with cooked.
- Jalapeno – This adds just the right amount of spicy heat.
- Garlic – Just a couple of cloves to compliment the peppers.
- Sour Cream – This adds the creamy rich texture of the sauce.
- Fresh Cilantro – For a fresh herbal touch.
- Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt – Seasonings to compliment but not overpower the flavor of the poblanos.
- Lime Juice – The bright acidity needed to round it all out.
Roasting Poblanos
This is a key element of this sauce. Roasting the poblanos brings out the sweetness of the peppers while also adding a touch of a smoky element from the roasting. Plus, it allows you to easily remove the peppers’ skin, which becomes papery when roasted.
Blend!
Once roasted, then it’s just a blend of all of the ingredients together in your trusty blender or food processor, and you’re done! Creamy, dreamy, and flavor-packed Roasted Poblano Sauce!
Just the right amount of heat without being too spicy, and a creamy texture that adds so much flavor to tacos, enchiladas, or any of your other favorite Mexican-inspired recipes!
Recipe FAQs
The spice level on this is mild to medium. You can omit the jalapeno and substitute paprika for the chili powder to make it very mild.
Yes, you will definitely want to remove the poblano skins after roasting to ensure a nice smooth consistency to your sauce.
Totally! Use your favorite dairy-free sour cream to make this a vegan / gluten-free sauce.
This sauce will last up to 7 days in your fridge and while you can freeze it, we. recommend that if you’re planning to freeze it, blend it without the sour cream, freeze it, and then blend again with the sour cream once defrosted.
Serve it With
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Homemade Pita Chips
- Sweet Sriracha Tacos
- Turkey Taco Cups
- Crock Pot Enchilada Chicken Tacos
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Baked Flautas de Pollo
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
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Roasted Poblano Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 whole poblanos
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro packed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking tray with foil.
- Prep Peppers: Slice poblanos and jalapeno in half and remove seeds and stem.
- Roast: Add poblanos and jalapeno cut side down on the baking tray. Add peeled garlic to the tray and roast for 20 minutes.
- Blend: Once roasted, gently remove the skins of the poblanos and discard. Add the peeled poblanos to a food processor or blender with the roasted garlic and jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, salt, cumin, chili powder, and sour cream. Blend until creamy.
- Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips or in your favorite tacos!
Absolutely the best ever!! My family adores it with so many things! I came here today to say a huge THANK YOU for helping me achieve my “everything from scratch” dream! Nothing beats homemade, and your recipes are so easy to follow, many of them are now our ‘staples’!
Liz! You are so so sweet, thank you so much for sharing! I so appreciate you and your support and that you and your family enjoy this sauce! Thank YOU!!
This is hands down my family’s new favorite sauce! I’ve made it for nachos, tamales, tacos, and just to eat with chips. It’s quick and delicious and never lasts long!
Oh my gosh I love to hear it, Leslie!! Thanks so much for sharing and taking the time to leave a review!