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    • Chile Relleno Casserole

      Posted at 9:15 am by NativeNM, on December 12, 2025

      A baked chile relleno casserole is an easy way to make rellenos without sacrificing the flavor of individually fried rellenos. This casserole has layers of meringue like egg batter, a layer of NM Green Chiles and grated cheese before covering the chiles in another layer of batter and cheese. It’s baked in the oven and puffs up like a souffle. This casserole makes enough for a crowd, however Joe and I plan to freeze individual slices so we can have some whenever we want. Just wrap up individual portions to put in the freezer first with plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. I’m looking forward to a slice alongside a bowl of green chile stew or posole.

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      Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 5 Comments | Tagged Chile Relleno Casserole, New Mexico Green Chile, New Mexico Green Chile and Cheese Casserole, Oaxaca Cheese

    • Chile Relleno Chimichanga with Chicken

      Posted at 1:40 pm by NativeNM, on August 16, 2024

      It’s green chile season here in New Mexico. It’s a special time of year when the chile roasters come out and the smell of roasting chile is in the air. One of my favorite things to make during chile season is chile rellano chimichangas. Traditionally they are stuffed with cheese, however I sometimes I add chicken, steak, or smoked pulled pork. Another idea is to add some farm fresh corn, fresh pico de gallo, or diced sauteed zucchini. I even fry up some pan fried potatoes to add which is always tasty. Whatever you stuff your chile relleno chimi with, it elevates the flavors for each individuals taste. Look for NM Hatch Green Chile in many grocery stores across the US. Here are some links where you can order fresh green chile to ship from New Mexico straight to your door: Hatch Chile Store, Chile Monster, or The Fresh Chile Co.

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      Posted in Recipes, Red or Green | 5 Comments | Tagged Chile Relleno Chimichanga, Chile Relleno Chimichanga with Chicken, Fire Roasted Salsa, Fresh Guacamole, Jan's Salsa, Lemitar Green Chile, New Mexico Green Chile, NM Green Chile

    • Loaded Green Chile Potato Salad

      Posted at 8:38 am by NativeNM, on August 2, 2022

      August in New Mexico means it’s green chile season! The harvesting has begun and any day now you may start seeing “Hatch” green chile in your grocery store no matter where you live. The roasters are fired up and the aroma of roasted green chile is in the air. As soon as I found them in the grocery store I picked up a dozen and roasted them myself on the grill. They had the perfect amount of heat and had so much flavor. I’m always trying to find new ways to incorporate green chile into everyday recipes and thought it might taste good in a loaded baked potato salad. Oh my goodness, this turned out better than I could have imagined. Joe isn’t a fan of traditional potato salads but he loves this version. Instead of mayo I used a low fat sour cream and seasoned it with dehydrated green chile powder, salt and garlic powder. Limiting the cheese and bacon makes for a lighter version but didn’t skimp on flavor. Adding roasted green chile was the perfect addition to the mix. Try it fresh when the potatoes are still warm enough to slightly melt the cheese. You will be amazed when you take a bite of the warm cheese and green chile combined with the creamy potatoes. It’s Muy Bueno!

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      Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 7 Comments | Tagged Hatch Green Chile, Loaded Baked Potato Salad with Green Chile, Loaded Green Chile Potato Salad, New Mexico Green Chile, Potato Salad

    • Pork and Green Chile Empanadas

      Posted at 8:52 am by NativeNM, on February 18, 2022

      I have an admission to make, this is my first time making empanadas. They are traditional here in New Mexico that have evolved over time. Influenced by many cultures over the years you will find savory empanadas stuffed with beef, chicken or pork, sometimes with veggies and spices. And then there are the sweet empanadas filled with pumpkin, sweet potato or fruit like apples, cherries or raisins as well as other fresh or dried fruits. As I researched the history of empanadas, I discovered that there are many meat pies around the world by other names made in the tradition of their region. From our time in Kansas City we had Steak and Guiness pies at Irish Fest. Joe’s home state of Michigan is known for their Pasties. We found Peasant Pies in San Francisco while on vacation one year. Those are just a few of the meat pies that we’ve had a chance to taste, each having their own distinct flavor. I wanted my first homemade empanadas to reflect the taste of New Mexico with ground pork and green chile. They are easy to make ahead and freeze, pulling out a few to warm up and serve alongside a bowl of soup or beans. They are so tasty, I can’t wait to try a sweet version next!

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      Posted in Bread, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 6 Comments | Tagged Bueno Green Chile, Empanada Dough, Empanadas, Hatch Green Chile, New Mexico Green Chile, Pork and Green Chile Empanadas, Savory Empanadas

    • Green Chile and Cheese Hominy Casserole

      Posted at 7:05 am by NativeNM, on November 23, 2021

      It’s almost time to celebrate Thanksgiving. There was a time when we enjoyed turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. In those days there were a lot more people gathered around our table but in the last few years it’s been just Joe and I. We’ve been trying new things, mixing a little of the traditional with some new twists. This year we settled on smoking a pork butt with red chile spices and will add some different sides to the table. One of the sides I’ve planned is Green Chile and Cheese Hominy Casserole which would be a welcome dish on any New Mexican table. It can only be described as creamy, savory and spicy. I used a soft fontina cheese along with sour cream to bind the casserole together and then topped it with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. All the ingredients are prepared in a small dutch oven and baked to perfection which makes this dish easy from start to finish. I hope you all have a festive day making new memories around your kitchen table. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 3 Comments | Tagged Green Chile, Green Chile and Cheese Hominy Casserole, Hominy, Hominy Casserole with Green Chile, New Mexico Green Chile, Side Dish
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