Baked Hatch Chile Rellenos
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed and chopped
- 8 mild hatch chiles, seeded and deveined,stems trimmed but left intact (or Poblano chiles)
- 8 8 ounces goat cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups sour cream or 2 cups creme fraiche
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)
- *Warning: Even mild Hatch chiles can be pretty warm before cooking, though they should mellow out during cooking.
- Wear disposable rubber gloves while handling, and wash your hands well with soap and warm water when you are done.
- Do not use hot Hatch chiles for this recipe unless you are a real chile-head!
- **Queso fresco in really too mild.
- Use the goat cheese even though it's not authentic!
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute onion and garlic until soft.
- Add corn and salt and pepper to taste, and continue to saute until corn is done.
- Add cilantro, adjust seasoning, and set aside to cool.
- Place chiles in a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them, and allow to set for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove chiles from water, drain well, and wipe dry inside and out.
- Stuff chiles generously with corn mixture, pressing a piece of cheese into the center or filling.
- Place stuffed chiles in prepared baking dish, open side up.
- Stir sour cream to loosen, and pour over chiles, and bake until well heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, and return to over for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and hot corn tortillas.
butter, onions, garlic, corn, salt, fresh cilantro, hatch chiles, goat cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-hatch-chile-rellenos-71368 (may not work)