Recipes To Highlight Your Hatch Chiles

There are only 2 more days until the Hatch Chile roast at Crest Foods 23rd & Meridian location.  So we thought we would suggest a few delicious, and easy to prepare recipes to highlight Hatch Chiles.  Also, do not hesitate if you choose not to use your roasted Hatch Chiles immediately, because they freeze beautifully in zip lock freezer bags for up to 1 year.  Mark your calendars, and set your reminders for the big event this Saturday, September 10th, from 10am to 2pm.

Green Chile Dip

1   8-ounce package cream cheese

4   tablespoon roasted green chiles

¼   teaspoon garlic salt

1   tablespoon mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and serve with tortilla chips

Artichoke Chile Dip

1   14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1   cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1   cup mayonnaise

2   tablespoon onion, minced

4   tablespoon roasted, seeded, chopped green chiles

1   tablespoon lemon juice

 Salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste

Combine ingredients and pour into a baking dish.  Bake the dip in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, or breadsticks.  Serves 8 to 10.

* Note:   Chopped celery, sliced water chestnuts, grated mozzarella cheese, or breadcrumbs may be added.

Green Chile Corn Muffins

1   box Jiffy Corn Muffin mix

1   egg

1/3   cup milk

1/2   cup chopped, seeded, roasted green chiles

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Grease muffin pan, or use baking cups.  Blend all ingredients until well mixed (there will be some lumps).  Allow batter to rest for 3 minutes before pouring batter.  Fill each muffing cup ½ full with batter.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.  Yields 8 to 10 muffins.

Green Chile Cheese Casserole

2   cups chopped, seeded, roasted green chiles

1   cup onion, chopped

1   clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

2   cups Monterey jack cheese

2   cups sharp cheddar cheese

3   eggs

2   tablespoon flour

1   can evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1.  In casserole dish, drizzle extra virgin olive oil to coat bottom of pan

2.  In bottom of the pan, layer green chilies, onion, garlic, cheeses, and salt and     pepper

3.  In a separate bowl, combine 3 eggs, 1 can of evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons of flour, and mix well

4.  Pour mixture over layered ingredients in casserole dish

5.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until gold and bubbly

6.  Garnish with salsa, fresh pico, and/or sour cream

7.  Serve with a side salad and fresh avocados

* Note:   1 pound browned hamburger meat, 2 cups of shredded chicken, or ½ of  a pound of crisp crumbled bacon may be added.