Rajas con queso is a deliciously easy Mexican staple with roasted poblano peppers and sweet corn kernels simmered in a creamy sauce made with Mexican cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut off
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ½ ounces Mexican Manchego cheese, grated
Directions
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.
Tips
Mexican Manchego is very different than Spanish Manchego. You can use Chihuahua cheese, another Mexican variety, or a mild Cheddar if you're in a pinch.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 347 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat14g | 72% |
Cholesterol71mg | 24% |
Sodium674mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C73mg | 367% |
Calcium191mg | 15% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium330mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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