Miguelina's Poblanos and Cheese Recipe
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Miguelina's Poblanos and Cheese

By: 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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh poblano chile peppers
  • 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
  • 8 ounces queso asadero
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 27.4g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2005 by DONAMARU   view full review
Both ways of preparing are delicious. When peppers are on sale I buy a large quantity. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by Milktoast   view full review
This tasted great but what a mess. I learned afterward that you can just broil the pepers in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2004 by NANCHE30   view full review
This is a great recipe! Very authentic, I lived in Mexico for 8 years and this is right on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by TRKNMOM   view full review
Just a little tip on charring peppers: Heat up the old deep fryer and deep fry peppers a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by kfcooke   view full review
I blackened my peppers under the broiler instead of in a frying pan. I tried removing the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by Carrieh82   view full review
I'd definitely like to keep experimenting with this recipe. I read other variations that said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by AcaCandy   view full review
I also broil the peppers using a small toaster oven. Try Pepper Jack cheese, makes for a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by Jack   view full review
great
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by cook-aholic   view full review
This was awesome! i also added shredded chicken with the cheese. Next time i have a taste for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2010 by patstoll   view full review
This is a fine recipe. Mine is simpler. I don't bother charring and peeling the peppers. I put...

 

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