RAJAS CON QUESO

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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.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 55.4 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 304.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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