This Rajas con Crema y Elote recipe is a great mix of poblano peppers, onions, and corn, cooked in the Instant Pot and finished with a little crème fraîche. Except I didn’t have crème fraîche, and I really didn’t want to go the grocery store for one ingredient. So improvised by using a mix of whipping cream, lemon juice, and sour cream. All this makes is keto-friendly, and of course, delicious!
Rajas con Crema y Elote | Pressure Cooker Recipe
I started out wanting to char the poblanos on my gas stove but it was taking too long and frankly I got a bit bored. Then I remembered when I made Eggplant Baingan Bharta and Baba Ghanoush , I’d just charred the eggplant in the Instant Pot to get the smoky taste I needed.
So I cut the poblanos into long strips, and charred them in the Instant Pot, cooking them in one layer, undisturbed, until the skin-side got black and charred.
At this point, I threw in sliced onions and corn, a little water, cumin and salt and let it cook for one minute under pressure. I finished it with the my version of crème fraîche and it tasted sweet, smoky, and creamy when I was done.
Looking for more great Mexican recipes? Check out my Instant Pot Carne Guisada ! It’s always been one of my favorite recipes to order at a Mexican restaurant, and it’s easily made in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Another great Mexican dish is my Chicken Tinga recipe . It’s a sweet and spicy chicken recipe that makes a great filling for tacos!
Two advantages of making it in the Instant Pot for me were that I didn’t have to stand and char the peppers one at a time and then wait for them to steam, and that I didn’t have to baby sit the dish at all.
The only effort was at charring the peppers in the pan. The rest of it was simply dump and cook. The short cooking time makes the vegetables cook perfectly, while also creating a very flavorful stock which you mix in with the creme.
Rajas con Crema y Elote
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Oil
- ▢ 2 ( 2 ) poblano peppers, , sliced into long strips
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Red Onion. chopped , thinly sliced
- ▢ 3/4 cup ( 123.75 g ) Frozen Corn
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 62.5 g ) Water
- ▢ 1-2 teaspoons ( 1 teaspoons ) Kosher Salt , to taste
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Ground Cumin
For the crême fraîche
- ▢ 1/3 cup ( 80.67 g ) Whipping Cream or Half and Half
- ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Lemon , , squeezed
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) sour cream
Instructions
- Heat Instant Pot on Sauté, and when hot, add oil and spread it on the bottom.
- Spread the sliced poblanos, skin side down and let them burn a bit without disturbing them, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add in onions, corn, water, cumin, and salt.
- Close Instant Pot and cook on LOW pressure for 1 minute, release pressure quickly.
- Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the crême fraîche and once the vegetables are done, mix in the crême fraîche gently.
- Sprinkle with a little addition powdered cumin for fragrance if desired.
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Rajas con Crema y Elote
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 2 poblano peppers, sliced into long strips
- 1 Red Onion. chopped thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Frozen Corn
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1-2 teaspoons Kosher Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
For the crême fraîche
- 1/3 cup Whipping Cream or Half and Half
- 1/2 Lemon , squeezed
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
Instructions
- Heat Instant Pot on Sauté, and when hot, add oil and spread it on the bottom.
- Spread the sliced poblanos, skin side down and let them burn a bit without disturbing them, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add in onions, corn, water, cumin, and salt.
- Close Instant Pot and cook on LOW pressure for 1 minute, release pressure quickly.
- Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the crême fraîche and once the vegetables are done, mix in the crême fraîche gently.
- Sprinkle with a little addition powdered cumin for fragrance if desired.
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Cornbread pudding is a sweet, tender, and utterly indulgent corn casserole that is sure to be a family favorite. With the help of your Instant Pot, you can have a tasty side dish ready to eat in a flash.
One of my favorite restaurants, Blue Mesa, had a corn casserole that I loved. So, of course, they had to go out of business. Isn’t that how it always works?
After a few months of missing that tasty cornbread pudding, I went to the drawing board. After a few attempts, I created something to satisfy my cravings for one of my favorite side dishes.
What Is The Difference Between Corn Pudding and Cornbread?
As tasty as traditional cornbread can be, I like to add a little extra personality to just about any dish I create.
Think of this Mexican Cornbread Pudding as cornbread on steroids. It has all of the same delicious flavors as the original, but I added creamed corn and chiles to make it soft and creamy with a tiny kick of spice.
Why Make It In The Instant Pot?
Making cornbread pudding in the Instant Pot isn’t a huge time saver, so you may wonder why you would bother using the Instant Pot to make it.
Well, there are a few reasons I like to use my pressure cooker instead of the oven to prepare it.
- The texture is different. Since the cornbread is steamed, it is more moist than if you were to bake it.
- It keeps my kitchen cool. I live in Texas, where it gets HOT. The less I can heat up my kitchen by turning on the oven, the better.
- I can multitask. Making this in the Instant Pot frees up my oven to cook other dishes at the same time that might not need the same amount of time or temperature.
How Do You Make Cornbread Pudding?
- Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased springform pan.
- Cover the top of the pan with foil.
- Pour 2 cups of water into your Instant Pot, and place a trivet on top.
- Cook at High Pressure for 25 minutes, and allow it to release steam naturally.
- Let the cornbread pudding cool to room temperature, and run a knife along the edges to separate the pudding from the sides of the pan.
- Undo the springform pan and serve.
I wasn’t really sure if it was done because when I inserted a chopstick into it, it came away a little wet, but I figured it would firm up as it stood, and it absolutely did.
Just wait until the Tex Mex Corn Pudding cools a little before you un-mold. The final consistency is sweet, slightly soft, and very satisfying.
How To Make This Recipe Dairy Free
I’m used to baking with milk and egg but I was trying to keep this vegetarian so I did it with milk and agar-agar. You could definitely substitute soy milk or any non-dairy milk in making this.
What To Serve With Mexican Corn Pudding
- Flank Steak Fajitas
- Tacos de Alambre
- Instant Pot Carne Guisada
- Pulled Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Black Beans and Chorizo
Want More Tasty Corn Recipes?
- Another fantastic corn recipe is my Mexican Corn Eloté ! You can make this delicious Mexican street corn recipe right in your Air Fryer!
- Check out my Air Fryer Southwestern Roasted Corn ! It makes a fantastic side dish for Taco Tuesdays!
How Long Does Mexican Corn Pudding Last?
Due to the high moisture content in this cornbread pudding, it is best enjoyed within two to three days of making it. The longer it sits, the soggier it will get.
If you have leftovers, store them in an air-tight food storage container and reheat in your air fryer at 350F for 3 minutes for the best results.
Cornbread Pudding | Tex Mex Corn Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 package ( 1 package ) Corn Bread Mix
- ▢ 14 ounces ( 396.89 g ) Creamed Corn
- ▢ 1 can ( 1 can ) mild green chilis, , chopped or 1/2 cup of chopped poblano peppers
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 122 g ) Whole Milk , or soy milk
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) agar agar
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 62.5 g ) Water
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased springform pan. Cover the top with foil.
- Pour 2 cups of water in to your Instant Pot, and place a trivet on top.
- Cook at High Pressure for 25 minutes, and allow it to release steam naturally.
- Let the pudding come to room temperature, and then run a knife along the edges to separate the pudding from the sides of the pan. Carefully unclasp the sides of the pan and serve.
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