RAJAS CON QUESO

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RAJAS CON QUESO
PREP TIME 40 mins COOK TIME 12 mins TOTAL TIME 52 mins
Serves: 16 tacos

INGREDIENTS
The meat from 10 roasted and peeled Poblano chiles
1 large white onion
1 cup corn kernels
3 cloves garlic
¾ cup crema (Mexican cream)
¾ cup shredded Oaxaca or Asadero cheese
16 corn tortillas
Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the Poblano chile into 2" by ¼" strips.
Cut the onion into 2" by ¼" strips.
Finely chop the garlic.
In a medium hot pan, cook the onion and garlic until the onion starts to soften, about 4 minutes. Do not brown.
Add the chiles and cook for another 4 minutes.
Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the cream. Stir to incorporate.
Add the cheese and stir continually until the cheese is just melted.
Check the salt and add salt if needed.
Serve immediately on hot tortillas.

NOTES
Substitutions
You can substitute sour cream for Mexican cream (crema Mexicana).
You can substitute mozzarella or Monterey Jack or any mild white cheese that melts well.
You can serve on flour tortillas if you'd like.

Storage
It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days although it is best eaten when freshly prepared.

Reheating
Reheat in the microwave until it is just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.