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Rajas con Queso Tacos from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
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Rajas con Queso Tacos

If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating Rajas con Queso (especially in taco form) you need to remedy that immediately! Rajas con Queso Tacos are about to be your new favorite indulgence.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 6 large poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ white onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • cup whole milk
  • ½ cup crema
  • ½ cup monterey jack cheese shredded
  • street taco sized tortillas about 4.5" in diameter
  • lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  • On a BBQ or on the stove top, turn the burners on high and roast the poblanos until charred, about 4 mins per side.
  • Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam. Remove charred skin after 20 minutes and cut into 1⁄2 inch wide strips.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and salt and saute for 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the poblano strips, milk, crema and stir to combine. Reduce heat and let cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the monterey jack cheese and stir.
  • Transfer large spoonfuls into small street taco sized tortillas and serve alongside some quartered limes and a few beers.

Notes

  • What does Rajas mean? Rajas just means strips in Spanish. So basically strips of these poblano peppers with cheese.
  • What if I can’t find Monterey Jack cheese – any other meltable cheese will work. White or yellow, doesn’t matter. I’ve done this with a mild cheddar and colby jack and both are fantastic. Grated asadero cheese or shredded Oaxaca cheese work too!

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 1mg