Humitas Chilenas

Description

These savory corn and cheese packets have a little heat from the chiles, and a little sweetness from the basil.

Ingredients

• 8 medium ears fresh corn in husks
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 long, green chiles, such as New Mexican, seeded and diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese

Prep Time: 1 hr

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 2 hrs

Servings: 12