Chili Con Queso Tamales Recipe S2 Ep203

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned chili

Canned chili is more affordable and still adds flavor.

Soak corn husks in warm water to soften.

Prepare a mixture of 6 cups masa harina, using 3 cups yellow and 3 cups white.

In a large pot, heat 4 cups chicken broth.

In a bowl, cream 1.5 cups lard until soft and airy.

Add the masa harina mixture to the creamed lard and combine.

Incorporate 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin, and 2 tablespoons paprika into the masa mixture.

Roast poblanos over high heat until blistered and blackened, then place in a plastic bag to sweat.

Remove the skin and seeds from the poblanos and slice them.

Mix the sliced poblanos with 2-3 lbs of Waka cheese.

Spread masa mixture onto corn husks, add cheese and chili mixture, and roll up tamales.

Place tamales upright in a large pot with a steaming basket and steam for about 1-1.5 hours.

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