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Chiles En Nogada

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 146g / 5.1ozGrated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozGrated Swiss cheese
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozRicotta cheese
1 1/2 cups 355mlFinely shredded cooked lean ham
1 tablespoon 15mlFinely minced seeded fresh hot chiles - or more to taste
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozDried currants
1/2 cup 46g / 1.6ozSlivered blanched almonds
1 tablespoon 15mlDark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlGround cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlGround cloves
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlGround cumin
  Salt - to taste
  Minced small fresh hot chiles - optional
8   Canned whole peeled green chiles - * see note
  Drain
  Oil for coating pan
  Whipped Cream Sauce - see recipe
2 tablespoons 30mlFresh pomegranate seeds - for garnish
1 tablespoon 15mlCoarsely chopped cilantro - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

In a large bowl mix together all ingredients except salt, fresh chiles, canned chiles, oil, sauce, and garnishes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gently pack each chile with stuffing. Place stuffed chiles on a lightly oiled baking dish. Bake until cheeses have melted (no more than 10 minutes). Remove from oven and arrange on a serving platter. Make Whipped Cream Sauce.

Source:
Cole Publishing Group Recipe Collection

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