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rajas con queso authentic Mexican recipe

Authentic Rajas con Queso Recipe by a True Mexican

Learn to cook the authentic rajas con queso from a true Mexican also know in my home town Chihuahua as Chile con Queso. The creamy sauce, smoky poblano peppers, and combination of Mexican cream and cheese make it irresistible. The perfect side dish for a carne asada!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 222 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 2 cups poblano rajas
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup mexican cream
  • 1 cup melting cheese Chihuahua, Oaxaca, Monterrey Jack
  • 1/2 tsp chicken bullion
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Roast the poblano chiles directly over an open flame or on a baking sheet under the broiler until the skin is charred.
  • Place the roasted chiles in a plastic bag or cover them with plastic wrap to let them steam for 10 minutes.
  • Peel the piel de los chiles, remove the seeds, and cut them into thin strips (tiras delgadas).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat (fuego medio). Add the onion and garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the diced tomato and cook for 3 minutes until it softens and releases its juices.
  • Add the poblano rajas and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the sautéed aromatics. Pour in 1 cup of evaporated milk (or almond milk for a lighter option) and simmer over low heat (fuego bajo) for 3 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and quickly stir in ¼ cup of Mexican cream to prevent it from curdling. Add the melting cheese, stirring until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
  • Serve hot with warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips. This dish pairs perfectly with carne asada, pollo con papas, pollo asada or even as a filling for tacos or tamales.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Rajas con Queso Recipe by a True Mexican
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
326
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
290
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
603
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
327
mg
33
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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