CORN, CHEESE, AND CHILI TAMALES WITH TOMATILLO-AVOCADO SALSA
Steps:
- Make Salsa:
- Cook first 4 ingredients in heavy large skillet over high heat until charred in spots but still firm, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to processor; using on/off turns, chop coarsely. Add all remaining ingredients. Blend to coarse puree. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Make Tamales:
- Selecting the largest and cleanest husks, place half of husks in large bowl; fill bowl with warm water. Weigh husks down with plate; soak husks until soft, separating occasionally, about 2 hours. Form 36 ties by tearing several husks into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
- Char chilies directly over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in medium bowl; cover tightly with plastic. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop chilies.
- To make dough, blend Masa Harina, butter, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in processor until coarse meal forms. Add broth and blend in (mixture will be crumbly). Transfer masa mixture to large bowl. Blend 2 1/2 cups corn, 1 cup cheese, baking powder, pepper, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in processor until coarse puree forms. Stir puree, then 2 1/2 cups corn into masa.
- For each tamale, open 1 large softened husk. Place 1/3 cup tamale dough in center of husk. Make depression in center of dough; fill with 1 tablespoon chilies, then 1 tablespoon cheese. Using moistened fingertips, press dough over filling to cover; shape filled dough into 3-inch-long log parallel to 1 long edge of husk. Fold 1 long side of husk over filling and roll up to enclose. Tie ends of filled husks tightly with husk strips.
- Add enough water to large pot containing steamer insert to reach bottom of insert. Layer tamales in steamer insert. Bring water to boil; cover pot. Steam until tamales are firm, removing insert and adding boiling water to pot to maintain water level as needed, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate. Before serving, re-steam 45 minutes to heat through.) Serve tamales in husks with salsa.
CHILI CHEESE CORN
"I got this yummy corn recipe from a co-worker more than 10 years ago," writes Nadene Melton from Euless, Texas. "It's so easy and tasty that it's become a favorite in our family-especially for holidays or special meals. I've had many requests for the recipe." TIP: To turn Nadene's creamy side dish into a convenient meal, simply add cooked chicken, beef or shrimp. Serve with a leafy tossed salad and crusty loaf of bread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine cream cheese and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CORN, CHEESE AND CHILI TAMALES WITH TOMATILLO-AVOCADO SALSA
My favoite Tamales . . . and worth every minute of the time it takes to prepare! Recipes comes for September 2001 issue of Cooking Light. Prep time includes soaking time.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Mexican
Time 3h45m
Yield 18 tamales
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Salsa:.
- Cook tomatillos, onion, garlic and chilies in heavy large skilllet over high heat until charred in spots but still firm, turning occsionally, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to food processor or blender.
- Using on/off setting, chop coarsely.
- Add all remaining ingredients.
- Blend to course puree.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and Chill (can be made up to 24 hours ahead).
- Tamales:.
- Selecting 18-20 large clean husks, place in large bowl and fill with warm water.
- Weight husks down with saucer and soak until soft, separating occasionally, about 2 hours.
- Form 36 ties by tearing several husks into 1/2 in wide strips.
- Char chilies directly over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Place in medium bowls, cover tightly with plastic.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel, seed and chop chilies, set aside.
- To make dough, blend Masa Harina, butter, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in processor until coarse meal forms.
- Add broth and blend in (mixture will be crumbly).
- Transfer masa mixture to large bowl.
- In food processor blend 2 1/2 cups corn, 1 cup cheese, baking powder, pepper and 1 1/4 teaspoon salt until coarse puree forms.
- Stir puree into masa mixture until blended.
- Add 2 1/2 cups corn to masa mixture.
- For each tamale, open 1 large softened husk. Place 1/3 cup tamale dough in center of husk.
- Make depression in center of dough and fill with 1 tablespoon chilies and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese.
- Using moistened fingertips, press dough over filling to cover and shape into 3 inch long log placed parallel to long edge of husk.
- Fold 1 long side of husk over filling and roll up to enclose.
- Tie ends of filled husks tightly with husk strips.
- Add water to large pot containing steamer insert to reach bottom of insert.
- Layer tamales in steamer insert.
- Bring water to boil and cover pot.
- Steam until tamales are firm (about 1 hour).
- Be sure to maintain water level in pot, adding adding boiling water to pot as needed.
- Remove steamer insert when adding water to pot.
- May be made 1 day in advance, cooling slightly before refrigerating.
- Before serving resteam for approximately 45 minutes to heat thoroughly).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 404.2, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.7
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