Poblanopotatoandcorngratin Recipes

POTATO AND POBLANO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a glass 9 1/2-inch, deep dish pie dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the poblano strips and corn.
• In a small bowl, mix together the half-and-half and crema.
• Arrange 1/2 of the potato rounds, overlapping slightly, in the prepared pie dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the poblano-corn mixture on top, season with the salt and pepper, and top with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with the cheese. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes longer.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Cook's Note: For easy peeling, enclose the charred poblanos tightly in a plastic bag.

CREAMY POBLANO POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Broil poblanos to blacken skin. Cool, remove skin and seeds, cut into 1/2 dice and set aside.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add onion and saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Crush scalloped potatoes into small pieces and add along with the cheese packet. Cook 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Add milk and bring back to a simmer.
• Stir in mashed potatoes and diced poblano and simmer 5 to 10 more minutes.
• Top with assorted toppings and serve.