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This creamy Mexican comfort food can be used in quesadillas or just eaten on it’s own. There are always nuanced versions of classic regional dishes, but the poblanos and crema are key ingredients in all versions of this dish. This recipe is from the Bajío region of Mexico and it includes mushrooms, corn and chicken bouillon, all wrapped up in a cheese filled tortilla.

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What is Rajas con Crema?

Rajas (rah-Has) translates to “strips” in English, and Rajas con Crema refers to sliced poblano peppers strips in cream sauce.

Rajas con Crema is a super simple, vegetarian Mexican dish made from strips of roasted poblano peppers combined with onions, cream, and melted cheese. The recipe below is a version from the Bajío region, which adds corn and mushrooms.

Ingredients

The following photo shows you all the ingredients you will need for this recipe. For details on measurements, see the recipe below.

I modified her recipe in a later recipe to be a low carb version of rajas , called Rajas con Queso.

Are Poblanos Spicy?

Poblanos are the star of rajas con crema and they have their own distinctive chile pepper flavor, sometimes referred to as “earthy”. They are what I would consider “moderately” spicy, given a 4 on a heat scale from 1 to 10.

The heat varies with chile peppers, depending on where and how they are grown. The heat of chile peppers increases when they are grown under stress (i.e., hot dry conditions), so the microclimate will determine the exact heat index.

In the grocery store, look for glossy, dark green Poblano peppers (they are often mis-labeled as Pasilla peppers).

**Tip: If you like your Mexican food spicier, add a few jalapeños to the skillet when cooking the rajas mixture

How to Serve Rajas con Crema

The rajas mixture itself is served hot, but there are a ton of different ways to serve the mixture. If you are low carb you might want to serve it just on it’s own without any type of tortilla, and excluding the corn and mushrooms.

Quesadillas Rajas con Crema on a plate with garnishes on the side. — Quesadillas Rajas con Crema

The recipe below serves the mixture folded into quesadillas. Here are some other suggestions for serving:

As a filling for flour tacos
in a burrito bowl
as a topping for rice
as an appetizer with crispy corn tortillas
with added shredded chicken or pork

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long will the rajas mixture keep in the refrigerator?

The rajas mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (in an airtight container).
To reheat, place the leftovers in a skillet on the stove and heat on medium heat. You can also place them in the microwave and heat at 30-second intervals until warmed through.

How do you reheat it?

Place the leftover mixture in a skillet on the stove and heat on medium heat. Alternatively place in a microwave and heat at 30-second intervals until warmed through. The tortillas should be made fresh each time.

Can the mixture be frozen?

Not very well. The sour cream will become quite runny and break up. The vegetables will turn out quite mushy.

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