Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn)
Rajas con queso is a mildly spicy Mexican taco filling made with fresh roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, heavy cream, and Manchego cheese.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
347 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2
Place poblano peppers onto the prepared baking sheet; brush peppers with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 5
While the peppers are steaming, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add corn kernels and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 6
Carefully remove plastic wrap from the pepper bowl. Peel and discard pepper skins; remove seeds and stems. Cut peppers into strips.
Step 7
Heat butter and remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pepper strips, corn, and bouillon granules; cook for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in cream and Manchego cheese. Simmer until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
