Especials del Sudoeste
Southwest Specialties

Pastel de Chile Verde
Green Chile Pie

8 whole green chiles
2 tablespoons cream
1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
5 eggs

Grease 10-inch pie plate
Slit chiles open lengthwise 
and shape chile 
in pie plate to form bottom crust.
Place all remaining ingredients 
in a blender 
container and blend at low speed.
Pour egg mixture over chiles and bake 
in a 325°F oven for 30 minutes, 
or until pie is set.

NOTE: 
May be served in wedges 
as a main dish, or in
bite-sized pieces 
as hors d'oeuvres.