2cfreshly shredded cheeseI like using 1 c cheddar and 1 c pepperjack
1/2cfeta
1cfrozen cornthawed
Lime Crema Ingredients
1/4csour cream
1/4cplain Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
1/4tspkosher salt
Pepper to taste
For garnish
Cilantrochopped
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
Brown ground beef and season according to this recipe (or use a packet of taco seasoning mix if you wish.) Set aside to cool.
Optional step: If you don't like the skins on your peppers, you can broil the peppers whole till the skins are charred, remove them from the oven and cover them with foil for 5 minutes or so till they've cooled a bit, then carefully remove the skins. I have found that I like doing this with bell peppers but I don't mind the skins on poblano peppers. If you do this step, it does make the peppers a bit more difficult to stuff with the filling later.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine all lime crema ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine 2 c cooked rice, ground beef, feta, most of the shredded cheese (save some for topping the peppers later), and corn in a large bowl to create filling.
If using poblano peppers, cut them down the center, stem to point, to create little boats. If using bell peppers, carefully use a knife to cut a hole around the stem (like you would to carve a pumpkin!) Remove the seeds and membranes from the peppers (careful with the poblanos, they can be spicy.)
Stuff each pepper with filling, place in a glass baking dish, top with extra shredded cheese, and bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, until heated through and peppers are tender. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese if you wish.
Remove the peppers from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve with lime crema drizzled on top and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Try adding a can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to your filling if you wish!A note about poblano peppers - many are very mild, but you can get an occasional spicy one in the mix. If you have a strong aversion to spicy food, you may want to stick with bell peppers.