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== Omelet Poblano ==

This is a classic "cafe-style" Mexican breakfast featuring a fluffy omelet stuffed with cheese and roasted poblano strips, smothered in a creamy green chili sauce. It is served with traditional sides of refried beans and crispy fried potatoes.

=== Ingredients ===

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| '''Omelet & Filling'''
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* 3-4 Large Eggs
* 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
* 1/2 cup Shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
* 2 Large Poblano Peppers (charred and sliced into strips/rajas)
* 1/2 White Onion (sliced thin)
* 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
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| '''Creamy Poblano Sauce'''
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* 2 Large Poblano Peppers (charred and peeled)
* 1-2 Serrano Peppers (to taste for high heat)
* 1 cup Mexican Crema (or Heavy Cream)
* 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
* 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
* 1 clove Garlic
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| '''Sides (Papas & Beans)'''
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* 2 Medium Russet Potatoes (cubed)
* 1/2 White Onion (diced)
* 1 can (15 oz) Refried Beans
* 1 tbsp Butter
* 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
* Salt & Black Pepper to taste
|}

=== Preparation ===

==== 1. Roast and Prep the Peppers ====
# Place all '''4 Poblano peppers''' and the '''Serrano peppers''' under a broiler or over a gas flame until the skin is completely charred.
# Place hot peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam.
# Peel the charred skin, remove stems and seeds.
# '''Divide:''' Slice 2 Poblanos into thin strips (the '''Rajas'''). Place the other 2 Poblanos and the Serranos into a blender.

==== 2. Creamy Poblano Sauce ====
# Add the '''1 cup Crema''', '''cilantro''', '''1 clove garlic''', and '''chicken broth''' to the blender with the whole peppers.
# Blend until smooth.
# Pour into a small saucepan and simmer on low heat. Season with salt.

==== 3. Sauté the Rajas and Sides ====
# '''Potatoes:''' Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add '''cubed potatoes''' and fry until golden (10–12 mins). Add '''diced onion''' in the last 3 minutes. Season with salt.
# '''Rajas:''' In a separate pan, sauté the '''sliced onion''' and '''minced garlic''' until soft. Add the '''Poblano strips''' and cook for 2 minutes.
# '''Beans:''' Warm the '''refried beans''' in a small pot with a pat of butter.

==== 4. The Omelet ====
# Whisk '''eggs''', '''heavy cream''', salt, and pepper.
# Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs.
# When eggs are nearly set, add the '''Oaxaca cheese''' and the '''sautéed Rajas''' to one half.
# Fold and cook for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

=== Assembly ===
* Slide the omelet onto a plate.
* Smother generously with the warm '''Creamy Poblano Sauce'''.
* Serve with '''refried beans''' and '''papas fritas''' on the side.
* Garnish with extra cilantro.

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