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Chile-cheese Casseroles Recipe


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Ingredients
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 Heavy cream
  • 2 lg Tomatoes; peeled, finely choppped & well drained
  • 1 1/2 c Creme fraiche
  • 2 c Milk
  • 3 Red onions; finely sliced
  • 24 California; chiles
  • 1/2 c Butter
  • 3 1/3 c Vegetable oil
  • 8 c Asadero; soft Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mennonite cheese, cubed

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat the 3 c oil in a frying pan, & fry chiles briefly until their skins begin to swell.
  • Step #2 Remove as soon as possible.
  • Step #3 Place chiles in a plastic bag, & then peel & cut into thin strips.
  • Step #4 Heat butter & remaining 1/3 c oil in a fryihng pan & saute onions.
  • Step #5 Add chile strips, & saute.
  • Step #6 Add cheese & cook over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
  • Step #7 Add milk, heavy cream & creme fraiche, & Spice up this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #8 Cook for 20 mins or until a thick sauce is formed with the partially melted cheese.
  • Step #9 Add tomatoes as soon as possible before serving.
  • Step #10 To serve: Spoon into individual clay bowls or onto salad plates.
  • Step #11 serve this with freshly made corn tortillas.
  • Step #12 Serves 8 The Best of Quintana by Patricia Quintana, Stewart Tabori.
  • Enjoy the Chile-Cheese Casseroles recipe

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