Rajas con Queso
Creamy poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese and cooked in a rich sour cream sauce, a classic Mexican comfort dish.
⏱ 40 minServes 4Mexican
Ingredients
- •6 poblano peppers
- •2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
- •3 medium onions, sliced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- 1Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until charred, then place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes to steam. Peel off the blackened skin, make a slit, and carefully remove seeds.
- 2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3Stuff each roasted poblano with shredded cheese and place them in the skillet with the onions.
- 4Mix sour cream with chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then pour the mixture over the stuffed peppers.
- 5Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and peppers are heated through.
- 6Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with warm tortillas or rice.
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