Sunday, August 10, 2014

Stuffed Hatch Chiles


Hatch Chiles

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Lbs of Italian Sausage ( I use chicken or turkey)
1/4 cup of minced red onion
1/4 cup of minced red bell pepper
3 Tbl spoons of minced Garlic
1 8 oz package of cream cheese (mascarpone is ok as well)
1/4 cup of parmesan
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese shredded
salt and pepper


Directions
Preheat the oven to 350

Clean the Hatch Chiles (remove ribs and seeds).  Cut long ways in half. Place the Hatch chiles on a cookie sheet lined in foil and roast for 15 minutes.  Remove and let cool.  Turn on the Broiler.

Heat the oil in medium pan.  Add the sausage and cook for 10 minutes.  Add onions, red bell pepper and garlic.  Cook to soften for about 10 minutes.  Remove and place in large bowl.  cool to room temp.  Add the cream chees and parmesan.  Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.

Fill each hatch chile with mixture.

Place on sheet tray and broil until slightly brown.