Poblano Corn Pudding

This chile pepper is often mislabeled ‘Pasilla’, which is a different pepper entirely.It is one of the most popular chiles in Mexico and has won the appreciation of many a chef worldwide because of the superior flavor it has over regular bell peppers.

They have a tough outer skin that usually requires roasting and peeling before use. These very large chile peppers are most popular in chiles rellenos recipes, but cooking with these as a substitute for bell peppers in any recipe will enhance the flavor.

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Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients:
4 large poblano chiles (10 ounces)
Cooking spray
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (8 1/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese with jalapeño peppers, shredded (about 1 cup)

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Place poblano chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 8 minutes or until blackened and charred, turning after 6 minutes. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Discard seeds and stems. Chop chiles.

3. Coat an oval 3-quart electric slow cooker with cooking spray. Place milk and next 7 ingredients (through eggs) in slow cooker; stir with a whisk until blended. Stir in chiles, corn, and cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours or until set. Remove lid. Cook on LOW for 15 minutes.

Cooking Light Slow Cooker Tonight, Oxmoor House
SEPTEMBER 2012