Stuffed Cha-Cha Crab Chilies Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cha-Cha Crab Chilies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 small onion, quartered and peeled; 6 medium cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 6 large poblanos; 4 ounces smooth, mild goat cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 12 ounces cooked crabmeat, picked through for shells and cartilage

Servings: persons

12 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 small onion, quartered and peeled
6 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
6 large poblanos
4 ounces smooth, mild goat cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 ounces cooked crabmeat, picked through for shells and cartilage

1
Preheat broiler.
2
For the sauce: Place tomatillos, onions, and garlic in a large heavy skillet.
3
Heat over medium-high heat, turning often, until charred all over but still firm, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer mixture to a food processor and add cumin, cayenne, hot sauce, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
5
Process to a coarse puree.
6
Return mixture to skillet and keep warm while preparing the stuffed chilies.
7
For the chilies: Place poblanos on a baking sheet and broil, turning a few times until all sides are charred.
8
Place in a paper bag and seal.
9
Let steam about 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
10
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, Monterey Jack and crabmeat.
11
Set aside.
12
Peel poblanos, then cut a slit lengthwise down 1 side only, and carefully remove seeds.
13
Stuff each with cheese mixture and place them cut side up on a baking sheet, gently pressing to seal.
14
Broil until cheese is melted and poblanos are heated through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
15
Transfer to serving plates and spoon sauce around the stuffed chilies.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 1 small onion, quartered and peeled, 6 medium cloves garlic, peeled, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cha-Cha Crab Chilies falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Cha-Cha Crab Chilies

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