Rajas con Queso

3g protein · 52 min · 104 kcal

Rajas con Queso

Recipe to prepare Rajas con Queso taco filling. The dish is prepared with fresh Poblano chiles, onion, garlic, corn, asadero cheese, and Mexican cream.

52 min16 servings104 kcal

Ingredients

  • The meat from 10 roasted and peeled Poblano chiles
  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup crema (Mexican cream)
  • 3/4 cup Oaxaca or asadero cheese (shredded )
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the Poblano chile into 2" by 1/4" strips.

  2. 2

    Cut the onion into 2" by 1/4" strips.

  3. 3

    Finely chop the garlic.

  4. 4

    In a medium-hot pan, cook the onion and garlic until the onion starts to soften, about 4 minutes. Do not brown.

  5. 5

    Add the chiles and cook for another 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Turn off the heat and add the cream. Stir to incorporate.

  8. 8

    Add the cheese and stir continually until the cheese is just melted.

  9. 9

    Check the salt and add salt if needed.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately on hot tortillas.

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