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Chile Relleno De Papa Con Queso

Crispy stuffed poblano peppers with cheesy potato filling and salsa roja—delicious Mexican comfort food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers:
  • 8 large poblano chiles
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 large eggs separate whites and yolks
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For the Potato-Cheese Filling:
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • cups shredded cheddar-jack blend
For the Salsa Roja:
  • 5 ripe Roma tomatoes halved
  • ½ white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 3 tsp chicken bouillon powder adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

Char the Poblano Peppers
  1. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Roast peppers until blackened and blistered on all sides, turning frequently. Transfer to a covered bowl and let steam for 30 minutes. This makes the skins easy to peel.
Boil Potatoes
  1. Add potatoes to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Make Salsa Roja
  1. Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, bouillon, cumin, oregano, and water until smooth. Heat oil in a saucepan, pour in the salsa, and simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened. Keep warm.
Prepare Filling
  1. Peel potatoes while still warm and mash with butter, garlic salt, pepper, and sour cream. Blend in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Set aside.
Peel and Stuff Peppers
  1. Carefully peel poblano skins. Slice a vertical slit, remove seeds gently. Stuff each pepper with potato-cheese mixture, leaving room to seal the top.
Set Up for Breading
  1. In one bowl, whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks, then gently fold in yolks until light and airy.
Fry the Rellenos
  1. Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to medium-high. Dredge stuffed peppers in flour mixture, then dip into egg batter. Fry in batches for ~2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Serve Immediately
  1. Plate the peppers and ladle warm salsa roja over them. Serve hot to maintain crispness.