Chef Ida Rodriguez
Roasted Green Chile and Cheese Tamales
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Category
Entree
Servings
12 tamales
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
50-60 minutes
Author:
Chef Ida Rodriguez
A fun meal to make with children's help or a gaggle of galfriends. Any leftover tamales can be frozen for later!
Ingredients
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1 Tamale Kit
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6 whole Anaheim Pepper roasted seeded and diced
*SEE CHEF TIPS
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6 ounces Cottage Cheese or Feta or Goat Cheese
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1/2 pound Tomatillo husked and boiled
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6 whole Jalapeno Chile stems removed and boiled*
SEE CHEF TIPS
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1 teaspoon Sugar
Salsa
Directions
Tamale Preparation
Prepare masa and line with the roasted peppers and crumbled cheese. Seal and steam for about 40 minutes or until masa is firm.
Salsa Preparation
Boil jalapenos and tomatillos separately and then drain the water from both. Put in blender and blend until smooth, add sugar and season with salt, as needed.
Recipe Note
* CHEF TIPS:
HANDLING FRESH CHILE PEPPERS:https://www.melissas.com/blogs/tips/chile-peppers-handling-fresh
ROASTING FRESH PEPPERS: https://www.melissas.com/blogs/tips/roasting-fresh-peppers
