Rajas con Queso

A very, very simple dish to make that is very difficult to stop eating. The spiciness of the peppers, sweetness of the corn, and the creamy cheesiness pair together perfectly. Can be used in place of a protein in most any Mexican dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 medium onion
• ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
• 2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
• 4 tablespoons Mexican crema, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon salted butter, or as needed
• 6 medium poblano peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut peppers and onion into strips about 2 inches long and 1/2-inch thick.

Step 2

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute peppers, onion, and corn until tender and starting to char, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Mix in Monterey Jack cheese, cotija cheese, and crema and cook until melted into a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.