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Miguelina's Poblanos and Cheese
Holly B.
"These are a delicious side dish (but a rich one), if you don't mind a mildly chiloso (hot) pepper - less than jalapenos. The mellow cheese is the perfect accompaniment! Double or triple the recipe, as you please. These are not volcanic, but not for people who can't eat nachos with at least some jalapenos on them. Use Mexican cheeses if they are available in your area."
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Ingredients
35 m servings 368 calsOriginal recipe yields 4 servings
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- Rinse the poblano peppers, and remove the stem and core. Remove any remaining seeds. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Place peppers in the skillet, and cook until blistered and blackened. Turn frequently to blacken all of the skin. You want to make sure that no part of the pepper remains crispy. Place the peppers into a paper bag, fold the top closed, and let the peppers steam for a few minutes to loosen the skin.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rinse the peppers under cold running water to remove as much of the black skin as possible. Don't get prissy about it; you can eat the skins, even if they're black - most people like some of the black skin. Next, WASH your hands well with soap and water, or you'll be sorry later when you touch your eyes or mouth.
- Insert a nice thick piece of cheese into each pepper, and secure the opening with a toothpick. Coat the peppers in flour. Gently place the peppers into the hot oil, and reduce the heat to medium. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Don't try to turn them over until the bottom has a firm crust on it. Try to avoid letting the cheese run out. When both sides are slightly browned and the coating is firm, remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
Footnotes
- Variations
- In addition to the cheese, crisp bacon slices and/or 1/2 cup of well browned chopped onion. They're delicious without either, though. Try them plain first.
- If you're in a hurry, you don't even have to flour and fry them; just put in the cheese and return them to a pan with a bit of oil in it, and cook them till you know the cheese is melting. That's good, too. The coated ones are simply better. If you wanted to get more elaborate you could dip the peppers in beaten egg and then the flour, for a puffier, more substantial crust. Not necessary, though.
- Cheese Notes
- Queso asadero is a type of Mexican cheese that melts well. You can substitute any mild, melty cheese. You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 368 calories; 27.4 g fat; 16 g carbohydrates; 15.2 g protein; 60 mg cholesterol; 378 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
2/15/2005
Both ways of preparing are delicious. When peppers are on sale I buy a large quantity. I wash them, dry slightly, and oil them on the outside. Place them in a cookie sheet and broil them on h...
Most helpful critical review
5/1/2006
This tasted great but what a mess. I learned afterward that you can just broil the pepers in the oven in order to blacken them. Much less messy and probably better for you.
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2/15/2005
Both ways of preparing are delicious. When peppers are on sale I buy a large quantity. I wash them, dry slightly, and oil them on the outside. Place them in a cookie sheet and broil them on h...
8/23/2004
This is a great recipe! Very authentic, I lived in Mexico for 8 years and this is right on the money! Here's another tip for those of you who do not like battered things. Follow the same inst...
5/1/2006
This tasted great but what a mess. I learned afterward that you can just broil the pepers in the oven in order to blacken them. Much less messy and probably better for you.
8/11/2008
Just a little tip on charring peppers: Heat up the old deep fryer and deep fry peppers a few at a time, drain on paper towels, let cool and skin. Oh so easy! and so much faster than the other ...
8/15/2010
I blackened my peppers under the broiler instead of in a frying pan. I tried removing the stems and seeds after blackening and steaming, but the pepper tore up pretty easily, so I would do it b...
9/13/2010
I also broil the peppers using a small toaster oven. Try Pepper Jack cheese, makes for a nice flavor! I also choose to bake rather than fry. Also try sauteing some onions, fresh tomatoes (chi...
11/10/2010
This was awesome! i also added shredded chicken with the cheese. Next time i have a taste for stuffed peppers, i'll make this instead!
5/29/2009
I'd definitely like to keep experimenting with this recipe. I read other variations that said broil the peppers for 5-10 minutes until the skin is black then remove it under running water instea...