Creamy Poblano Potato Skillet with Monterey Jack Cheese

December 15, 2025

Creamy Poblano Potato Skillet with Monterey Jack Cheese is built around the deep, roasted flavor of fresh poblano peppers, supported by clean, balanced seasoning. Once blistered and peeled, the poblanos bring gentle heat and earthy sweetness, while Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More quietly amplifies those flavors without getting in the way. The result is a dish where nothing shouts, but everything is heard.

The poblanos remain the focal point, softened by cream and grounded by tender potatoes that absorb both chile flavor and seasoning evenly. SPG$ adds just enough garlic and black pepper to give the dish dimension, enhancing the roasted character of the peppers while keeping the profile familiar and comforting. Monterey Jack melts smoothly into the skillet, rounding everything out with richness rather than weight.

What makes this dish special is its cohesion. Every bite delivers poblano, potato, cream, and seasoning together, creating comfort that feels intentional instead of heavy. It is simple food, seasoned with purpose, meant to be eaten exactly as it is.

Poblanos con Papas y Queso

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Cuisine

American

Author: Glenn Connaughton

Glenn Connaughton

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Calories

325

This skillet is built around balance and clarity, where seasoning plays a supporting but essential role. Roasted poblano peppers bring warmth and aroma, potatoes add substance, and cream ties everything together into a unified dish. Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More provides a consistent flavor backbone, ensuring the peppers and potatoes are seasoned evenly without masking their natural character.

Roasting the poblanos unlocks sweetness and subtle smokiness, and the SPG$ seasoning reinforces those notes with gentle garlic and black pepper rather than overpowering heat. As the peppers are folded into the cream, the seasoning becomes part of the sauce itself, creating depth that carries through the entire skillet.

The potatoes are cooked just until tender so they hold their shape and absorb flavor without breaking down. Monterey Jack finishes the dish with a smooth, controlled melt, allowing the roasted poblanos and balanced seasoning to remain front and center. The result is a skillet meant to be eaten as is, warm, comforting, and complete.

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Ingredients

For the Roasted Poblanos

6 large poblano peppers

For the Potatoes

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More

For the Skillet Base

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Creamy Finish

3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 teaspoon Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More

Directions

Roast the Poblanos: Place the poblano peppers directly over an open flame or under a broiler, turning until the skins are blistered and blackened on all sides, then transfer to a covered bowl and steam for 10 minutes before peeling, seeding, and chopping into bite size pieces.
Cook the Potatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil, season generously with Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More, add the diced potatoes, and cook until just tender, then drain and set aside.
Build the Skillet Base: Heat the butter and neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook until softened and lightly golden, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the Poblanos: Stir the chopped poblanos into the skillet and cook briefly so they warm through and release their aroma.
Combine and Finish: Add the cooked potatoes and heavy cream, stir gently to coat, season with Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More, then remove from heat and fold in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
Rest and Serve: Let the skillet rest for 2 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.

Recipe Note

This skillet is about letting ingredients and seasoning work together with intention. Roasted poblano peppers bring warmth and depth, potatoes provide comfort and structure, and the cream ties everything together into something that feels complete without needing anything else on the plate. It is food meant to be eaten straight from the skillet while it is still warm and settled.

Using Revolution Barbecue SPG$ Salt, Pepper, Garlic & More keeps the seasoning balanced and deliberate, enhancing the natural flavor of the poblanos and potatoes without overpowering them. If you want to explore more recipes that lean on real flavor and smart seasoning, visit Revolution Barbecue to shop our lineup and discover what to cook next.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation

Serving Size 1 serving (240 grams)
Calories 325, Fat 22 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 milligrams, Monounsaturated Fat 7 milligrams, Carbs 23 grams, Protein 9 grams, Potassium 630 milligrams, Fiber 4 grams, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, Iron 1.6 milligrams