Stuffed Cheese Poblanos

Name: Stuffed Cheese Poblanos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 large poblano chiles; 18 strips (3x1 inch) queso fresco or mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz); Mexican-style cream; 2 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut in half; 1/2 medium onion, cut in half; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 small serrano chile, seeded; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt

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Prep 20 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

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Enjoy these cheese stuffed poblanos that are served with tomato sauce – a flavorful Mexican-style side dish!

Ingredients

Chiles

6 large poblano chiles
18 strips (3x1 inch) queso fresco or mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
Mexican-style cream

Fresh Tomato Sauce

2 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 medium onion, cut in half
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small serrano chile, seeded
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350F. Meanwhile on a gas stove on high or skillet heat chiles directly on flame until charred. Keep in plastic bag for 5 minutes. Peel chiles under cold water.
2

Open on one side, remove seeds. Fill each poblano with 3 strips of the cheese. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons shredded mozarella cheese on each chile. Place in 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
3

Bake chiles 15 to 20 minutes or until cheeses are melted and chiles are soft.
4

Meanwhile, make tomato sauce. Place all sauce ingredients in food processor bowl or blender; process until smooth. Pour sauce into 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium high heat about 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced and dark red.
5

To serve, place tomato sauce on plate; top with stuffed poblano chile. Drizzle with mexican style cream.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Poblano chiles have a rich flavor that is perfect for stuffing. Serve with cooked rice and black beans.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 14g Protein, 16g Total Carbohydrate, 11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270

Calories from Fat: 150

Total Fat: 16g; 25%

Saturated Fat: 9g; 46%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 40mg; 14%

Sodium: 1200mg; 50%

Potassium: 690mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 11%

Sugars: 11g

Protein: 14g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%; 45%

Vitamin C: 90%; 90%

Calcium: 35%; 35%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Enjoy these cheese stuffed poblanos that are served with tomato sauce – a flavorful Mexican-style side dish!