Pastel de Chile Verde (Green Chile Pie)

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Yield: 1 10-inch pie