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Rajas con Crema

Creamy Rajas con Crema: A Flavorful Mexican Comfort Dish

Rajas con Crema is a luscious Mexican dish featuring roasted poblano peppers wrapped in a creamy, cheesy embrace, perfect for cozy dinners or as a crowd-pleasing dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 pieces Fresh Poblano Chiles Can substitute with Anaheim peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can use olive oil for a lighter touch
  • 1 medium White Onion Shallots are a suitable alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can substitute garlic powder
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen both work
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Can omit or use smoked paprika
For the Creaminess
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone or vegan cream cheese can be used
  • 1 cup Mexican Crema Sour cream or crème fraîche are alternatives
  • 1 cup Oaxaca Cheese Can replace with Monterey Jack or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Grill or broiler
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Roast the fresh poblano chiles over a gas flame, under a broiler, or on a grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until blistered.
  2. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam for 5 to 10 minutes. Peel the skins, slice the poblanos into strips, and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onion, sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, poblano strips, corn, salt, pepper, and cumin; cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low, mix in cream cheese until melted, then add Mexican crema. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through and creamy.
  5. Stir in Oaxaca cheese until combined. Cover and let sit for a few minutes to melt the cheese fully. Serve hot with tortillas or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and experiment with different cheeses to customize your Rajas con Crema.

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