How to Make Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso, also known as Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn, is a popular Mexican dish that is packed with flavor and is sure to wow your taste buds. This recipe is a perfect combination of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors that will leave you wanting more with each bite.

This dish originates from the state of Puebla, where poblano peppers are one of the staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine. The mild heat of the poblano peppers, the sweetness of the corn, and...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place poblano peppers onto the prepared baking sheet; brush peppers with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  • 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.
  • Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the peppers are steaming, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add corn kernels and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Carefully remove plastic wrap from the pepper bowl. Peel and discard pepper skins; remove seeds and stems. Cut peppers into strips.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 674mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 73mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 330mg