Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn)

Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn)
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    54

Experience the comforting flavors of Mexico with this delightful dish! Roasted poblano peppers and sweet corn are bathed in a luscious cream sauce, enriched with the nutty notes of Mexican cheese. A quick and easy way to bring authentic taste to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    71 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    674 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. (Time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place poblano peppers on the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. (Time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip and continue roasting until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft, about 20 more minutes. (Time: 40 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap; let steam for 10 to 15 minutes. (Time: 10-15 minutes)

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Recipe View While the peppers are steaming, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add corn kernels and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. (Time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully remove plastic wrap from the pepper bowl. Peel and discard the pepper skins, remove seeds and stems. Cut the peppers into strips. (Time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. (Time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the pepper strips, cooked corn kernels, and chicken bouillon granules to the saucepan. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring to combine. (Time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy whipping cream and grated Manchego cheese. Simmer gently until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy! (Time: 5 minutes)

For a spicier kick, leave some of the seeds in the poblano peppers.
If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn – just thaw it before adding it to the recipe.
Queso Oaxaca or Asadero cheese can be substituted for Manchego cheese.
Serve with warm tortillas or as a side dish to your favorite Mexican meal.

Maudie Bednar

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 18 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Breanne Pacocha

    This recipe is a game-changer! So easy and the flavors are incredible. My family loved it!

  • Justyn Cole

    I used frozen corn and it worked perfectly fine.

  • Belle Heidenreich

    I added a pinch of cumin and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Carolina Hessel

    The steaming step is crucial for easy peeling. I tried skipping it once and it was a mess!

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