Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack
Bring the taste of summer to your table with Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack. This vibrant dish features gooey pepper jack cheese and zesty salsa verde, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this recipe promises a delightful flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 medium jalapeños, halved and seeded (optional)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill tomatillos and jalapeños until charred and softened, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a blender, combine grilled vegetables with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth with some texture.
- On the grill, melt slices of pepper jack cheese on tortillas for 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon salsa verde over melted cheese; warm together briefly.
- Serve immediately with extra salsa for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla with cheese and salsa (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapeños used. Add fresh herbs or extra lime juice for additional flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.