Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn)
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn)

1. Poblano peppers - 4
2. Vegetable oil, divided - 2 tablespoons
3. Fresh corn, kernels cut off - 1 ear
4. Butter - 1 tablespoon
5. Onion, sliced - 1 small
6. Chicken bouillon granules - 2 teaspoons
7. Heavy whipping cream - ½ cup
8. Mexican Manchego cheese, grated - 4 ½ ounces

How to cook deliciously - Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn)

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. Stage

Place poblano peppers onto the prepared baking sheet; brush peppers with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let steam for 10 to 15 minutes.

5. Stage

While the peppers are steaming, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add corn kernels and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.

6. Stage

Carefully remove plastic wrap from the pepper bowl. Peel and discard pepper skins; remove seeds and stems. Cut peppers into strips.

7. Stage

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.