Goat Cheese Poblano Tamales

Creamy goat cheese meets smoky poblano in a masa delight!

These Goat Cheese Poblano Tamales are a delightful twist on a classic Mexican dish, offering a creamy, smoky flavor that's hard to resist. The mild heat of poblano peppers perfectly complements the tangy goat cheese, all wrapped in a tender masa. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to explore new flavors or enjoy a satisfying, homemade meal.

Ingredients

• 12 dried corn husks
• 2 poblano peppers
• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups warm vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Soak corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes until pliable. Drain.
2. Roast poblanos over open flame or under broiler until charred. Steam in a bag for 10 mins. Peel, deseed, and dice.
3. Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Gradually beat in masa mixture alternately with warm broth until a soft dough forms.
5. Stir in diced poblanos and crumbled goat cheese into the masa dough.
6. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of masa onto the wider end of a corn husk. Fold sides in, then fold bottom up.
7. Arrange tamales upright in a steamer basket. Steam for 1-1.5 hours, or until masa is firm and pulls away from husk easily.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 359 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.