Creamy Poblano Potatoes Recipe - Learn how to do make it today. (2024)

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No meat in this Creamy Roasted Poblano Potatoes dish! I’m just saying this because I know some of you are sometimes looking for a meatless meal. You can enjoy this as a side dish or in tacos (at home we make this into tacos with charred corn tortillas).

Creamy Poblano Potatoes │Rajas con Papas

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This Roasted & Creamy Poblano Potato dish is inspired by my time living in the City of Toluca, Estado de Mexico. That was about 30 years ago, and I’ve been making this meal ever since (either with roasted poblano or manzano peppers). I know, 30 years is a long time, but it doesn’t feel like it was that long ago when we lived there and used to go to the edges of the Toluca Volcano for picnics with friends!

My friend Laura used to live across the hall from me in our apartment building and used to make this dish using manzano peppers. They are a little spicy, but the addition of the cream mellows the heat and balances out the flavors. Since these types of peppers cannot be found in every city, I sometimes substitute them with roasted poblano peppers, like in today’s recipe for Potatoes Poblanos Tacos.

During our time in Toluca, we used to go up to the edges of the volcano for picnics, and every family would bring a cazuela (clay pot) with a dish. These would include dishes like potatoes with chorizo, chicharrón in salsa, refried beans, chicken tinga, and, of course, these creamy poblano potatoes dish also known as "rajas con papas recipe" or Poblano potatoes dish.

The men would light the fire and everyone would place their pot on the grill to warm up the food, including the corn tortillas. Everyone shared their dishes. I’m sure people are still having this type of picnics in Mexico today!

Now, let’s go to the recipe!

How to make Creamy Poblano Potatoes

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Directions:

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  • Place the peeled and diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cook at medium heat until they are cooked but still firm. Once done, drain the water and set aside.(Please check the ingredients list below)
  • While you are cooking the potatoes, roast the peppers, either in an oven or over an open flame or under a broiler. If using the broiler method, turn the setting to high and place the peppers on an aluminum covered baking sheet, then roast for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers from the heat, cover with the aluminum foil, and let them steam for 3 more minutes. Remove the skins, then make a slit from the top to the bottom of the pepper and remove the seeds and veins. Cut the peppers into strips.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until transparent.

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  • Add the drained potatoes and keep cooking for 3 more minutes, then stir in the pepper strips, and pour in the cream. Keep cooking for 2-3 minutes, just to warm up the peppers and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy these yummy Roasted & creamy poblano potatoes with warm corn tortillas!
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Mely Martinez.

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Creamy Poblano Potatoes

Mely Martínez

No meat in this Creamy Poblano Potatoes dish! I’m just saying this because I know some of you are sometimes looking for a meatless meal. You can enjoy this as a side dish or in tacos (at home we make the tacos with charred corn tortillas).

4.67 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Potatoes peeled and diced into 1-in. cubes
  • 2 Poblano peppers
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ medium size white onion
  • ½ cup Mexican cream
  • Salt and pepper to season

Instructions

  • Place the peeled and diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cook at medium heat until they are cooked but still firm (about 15 minutes). Make sure to check from time to time, in order to not overcook the potatoes. Once done, drain the water and set aside.

  • While you are cooking the potatoes, roast the peppers, either in an oven or over an open flame (if you have a gas stove) or under a broiler (if you have an electric stove). If using the broiler method, turn the setting to high and place the peppers on an aluminum covered baking sheet, then roast for about 3-4 minutes, making sure to turn the peppers to have an even roasting.

  • Remove the peppers from the heat, cover with the aluminum foil, and let them steam for 3 more minutes. Remove the skins, then make a slit from the top to the bottom of the pepper and remove the seeds and veins. Cut the peppers into strips.

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until transparent (or, if you’re like me until they start becoming golden around the edges, this gives them more flavor).

  • Add the drained potatoes and keep cooking for 3 more minutes, then stir in the pepper strips, and pour in the cream. Keep cooking for 2-3 minutes, just to warm up the peppers and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy with warm corn tortillas!

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 61.8mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.9mg

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  1. Bill M

    Hi Mely, this looks delicious! I must try it. What kind of potatoes do you prefer to use?

    Reply

    • Mely Martínez

      Hello Bill,
      Red or white potatoes. Happy cooking!

      Reply

  2. Yuliana Gomez Barrales

    Hi Mely,

    What is Mexican Crema? Do you have any brand recommendations?

    Reply

  3. Christine Warren

    Can you make this one day ahead? If so how do you store it and how do you reheat it? Thank You!

    Reply

    • Mely Martínez

      Hello Christine,
      Yes, you can make this dish of poblano peppers with potatoes. Store in the fridge and reheat in a skillet.

      Reply

  4. Maria Mora

    I am allergic to potatoes but recently discovered turnips as a satisfactory substitute! Wondering if you have tried these instead of potatoes and if so, should I make any adjustments?

    Reply

    • Mely Martínez

      Hello Maria,
      I haven't tried using turnips for this Creamy Potato recipe. It sounds interesting to use them as a substitution.

      Reply

  5. Vanessa

    What can I substitute for te Mexican crema?

    Reply

    • Mely Martínez

      Hello, Vanessa,
      You can use a combination of sour cream with heavy cream.

      Reply

  6. Michael

    Creamy Poblano Potatoes Recipe - Learn how to do make it today. (10)
    Mmmmm just made this a delicious. First time using this Mexican cream. Love it

    Reply

    • Mely Martínez

      Hello Michael,
      Thank you for trying the poblano -potatoes recipe. It is indeed, delicious!

      Reply

  7. Maria Santiago

    Creamy Poblano Potatoes Recipe - Learn how to do make it today. (11)
    Can this be frozen? I love it

    Reply

    • mmartinez

      Hello Maria,
      Yes, you can but the pepper strips will lose some of its texture. Not too much.
      And you are right, this dish of poblano peppers with potatoes is delicious!

      Reply

  8. Tonya

    I'm going to have to try this recipe. So far from the recipes I've tried I have no complaints. Thank you Mely for sharing these wonderful recipes! Your taqueria style salsa is my go to I practically have it memorized 🤗 Keep up the good work as well as giving me new dinner ideas as I usually rack my brain trying to figure something new to make lol.

    Reply

  9. Gary in Arizona

    Dinner?

    I added a bit of chicken stock and butter, heated, and added Chorizo. Eh? More cilantro, of course.

    Idea's. 🙂

    Reply

  10. Gary in Arizona

    Well, since I saw this at about 7am, I knew exactly what to do. I already had all the ingredients, even the Crema Mexicana! WOOT! I cooked as described with the only change being I cooked the onion until near caramelizing (Golden), then added the potatoes. Cooked until the onions where caramelizing, and the potatoes where starting to as well. Flavor! Finished as described, put some in a bowl and topped with a fried egg, runny yoke, of course! Garnished with chopped Cilantro.

    BREAKFAST! YUM! Thank you Mely!

    Reply

    • mmartinez

      Well, Gary,

      You just give an idea for my lunch, adding a fried egg to my potatoes! 🙂

      Reply

Creamy Poblano Potatoes Recipe - Learn how to do make it today. (2024)

FAQs

How to prepare poblano? ›

Instructions
  1. Preheat the broiler in the oven to high.
  2. Add the poblano peppers to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet on the top shelf in the oven, 6-8 inches under the broiler.
  4. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin begins to turn black and bubble on the peppers.
Feb 13, 2023

Do you have to roast poblano peppers before using them? ›

Can You Use Poblano Peppers Without Roasting? Absolutely. Just like any other chili pepper, poblano peppers can be eaten raw or cooked into many meals. Roasting them is not necessary, though they are delicious roasted.

How to remove skin from poblanos? ›

Once charred and hot place them in a plastic bag, close it tightly and let them sweat for 10 to 20 minutes. Third, peel and rinse. Preferably under a thin stream of cold water, remove the charred skin which should come right off. Make a slit down one side of the pepper and remove the cluster of seeds and veins.

Which is hotter, jalapeno or poblano? ›

Although jalapeños and poblano peppers are both green, poblanos tend to be darker and larger in size than jalapeños. Additionally, poblanos have a milder heat level than jalapeños. Another way these peppers differ is in taste.

How do you roast poblanos in the oven? ›

Directions
  1. To roast in the oven, preheat the oven to 425°F. ...
  2. Slice off the stem and slice the poblano pepper lengthwise. ...
  3. Place the peppers, skin side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake, rotating the pan halfway, for 20-30 minutes or until the skin is blackened and blistered.
Sep 19, 2023

How do you cook poblano peppers on the stove? ›

Originally Answered: How do I roast poblano peppers on a stove? Lightly oil them then put them directly on the burner, rotate them until they are completely chared, then place in either a bowl of ice water or a bowl and cover it with a towel or cling wrap. Once cool peel the skin and enjoy.

How long to put poblano peppers in the oven? ›

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rinse and pat dry poblano peppers and place on a baking sheet. Turning occasionally, roast in oven for 20-25 minutes until all sides are charred and blistered. Peppers can also be roasted on an open flame or on a griddle.

What happens if you don't peel poblano peppers? ›

Poblano chiles are a mild green chile typically used to prepare chiles rellenos, rajas con queso, and crema de poblano. They need to be roasted and peeled before cooking to remove the tough outer skin which is difficult to digest.

What does poblano mean in English? ›

Mexican Spanish (chile) poblano, literally, chili pepper of Puebla (Mexico)

Do you need to wear gloves when chopping poblano peppers? ›

While you won't need gloves or eye protection to cut up this pepper, the oils will be on your hands so be sure to wash your hands after handling. You can identify the poblanos in your box as the dark green, large peppers with blocky shoulders that taper to a point.

Why are my poblanos turning brown? ›

This is mainly a problem on the fruit of tomatoes and peppers and manifests itself as sunken brown and leathery patches on the blossom end of the first few fruit of the season. These patches may eventually turn black and rot, as the damaged skin facilitates the entrance of rot-causing organisms.

Can you eat the whole poblano pepper? ›

They can be enjoyed raw in salsas and other dips, as well as added to chilis, taco meat, or sauces. To prepare a poblano pepper for these dishes, halve the pepper lengthwise, remove the stem and seeds, and then dice it into pieces. You can also roast poblano peppers whole and then remove the skin, stem, and seeds.

What is a red poblano called? ›

But when allowed to ripen, a poblano turns red and develops additional sweetness, which in turn balances out its already mild heat. Thus, an ancho chile is red while a poblano is green.

Can poblano peppers be eaten raw? ›

Poblano peppers are named for the state of Puebla, Mexico, where they are believed to have originated. The mild pepper is grown and used extensively in Mexico and the southwestern United States, and while it can be eaten raw or cooked, it is frequently roasted.

Are red poblanos hotter than green poblanos? ›

While poblanos tend to have a mild flavor, occasionally and unpredictably they can have significant heat. Different peppers from the same plant have been reported to vary substantially in heat intensity. The ripened red poblano is significantly hotter and more flavorful than the less ripe, green poblano.

What is the best way to eat a poblano pepper? ›

Poblano peppers can be eaten either raw or cooked, but are commonly eaten roasted. To prepare roasted poblanos, grill them over the open flame on your stove, in the oven or on a grill, until the skin is blackened and the peppers are soft.

Can you eat raw poblano peppers? ›

Poblano peppers can be enjoyed raw or roasted and make an excellent addition to sauces, soups, and dips. They can also be stuffed with ground meat, rice, and veggies or used to add a spicy kick of flavor to recipes like cornbread, chili, or guacamole.

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