Pastel De Chile Verde (Green Chile Pie) Recipe

ingredients

8 whole green chilies (canned works)
1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (a lighter white cheese can be used also)
7 eggs
3 tablespoons cream or half and half
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup chopped onions

Optional Additions
sliced tomatoes
sliced olives
your choice of cheese

directions

Spray pie plate with nonstick spray.

Slit chilies open lengthwise and shape chili in pie plate to form the crust (pointed ends toward center).

Place all remaining ingredients in bowl and mix together (excluding tomatoes, cheeses, or other variety additions).

Layer tomatoes, olives, and so on, then pour egg mixture over chilies and bake at 325 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until pie is set.

Recipe Source: W.E. Mauger Estate Bed and Breakfast Inn, Albuquerque, NM

nutrition data

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.