Rajas con Queso Tacos

Name: Rajas con Queso Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 6 large poblano peppers; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ white onion; 2 cloves garlic; kosher salt; ⅔ cup whole milk; ½ cup crema; ½ cup Monterey jack cheese; street taco sized tortillas; Lime wedges

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 people
Calories
223 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican

Rajas con Queso Tacos

Demi Owens

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 large poblano peppers
2 tablespoons butter
½ white onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
kosher salt to taste
⅔ 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

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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 Information

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Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 273mg (11%) Potassium 413mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1143IU (23%) Vitamin C 145mg (161%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	223kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	273mg	11%
Potassium	413mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1143IU	23%
Vitamin C	145mg	161%
Calcium	228mg	23%
Iron	1mg	6%