EL CHOLLO GREEN CORN TAMALES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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El Chollo Green Corn Tamales Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by kmad

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 Ears of Corn
1 Cup Cornmeal
1 Cup Shortening
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Cup Cream
1/2 Cup Butter
2 Teaspoons Salt
6 Strips Ortega Chilis
1 LB Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Remove husks from the corn and save. Remove kernals from cob with a sharp knife and grind the corn to a dough like consistancy, set aside. Mix cornmeal, shortening, salt and sugar together and add ground corn. Mix together. Place 4 tablespoons of mixutre into center of corn husk, top with strip of chili and add cheese. Fold husk in half. Steam for 1 hour and serve. Can be made into a tamale pie. Place dough in dish, top with chili and cheese back at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

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