Green Corn Tamales Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

24 ears corn , save husks
1/2 lb cornmeal
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar (i use splenda
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 tsp salt
12 -16 oz cheddar cheese or 12 -16 oz cheese , of choice cut into 1-oz pieces
1 (24 oz) can whole green chilies , cut into strips
aluminum foil, for wraping (12 to 16 pieces 12x12)

Directions:

Cut both ends of the corn, remove husks and save for wraping,(Put husk in water), cut corn kernels off the cob, use a spoon and scrap corn cobs.
Place corn kernels in food processor, grind, Add cornmeal and grind together, set aside.
Beat shortening and butter with electric mixer until creamy, add sugar, half and half and salt; ADD corn mixture and mix well.
FOR each TAMALE, overlap two or more corn husk and spread some of the corn mixture onto the husk.
Place one cheese strip and chile strips(I used about 1/2 of a whole chile in each tamale without seeds, seeds makes then HOTER your choice).
Top with MORE corn mixture; Bring edges of husk over OR add another husk on top, to cover filling complety, Bring bottom of husk over tamale.
Wrap in foil,lay tamale on foil, bring one side over, bring up the bottom, then bring other side over leaving top open.
Place tamales upright in a steamer or large kettle with steamer basket in bottom.
Steam for 45 to 50 minutes, enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	814.57 Kcal (3410 kJ)
Calories from fat	416.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.33g	71%
Cholesterol	88.19mg	29%
Sodium	657.43mg	27%
Potassium	894.37mg	19%
Total Carbs	85.79g	29%
Sugars	20.08g	80%
Dietary Fiber	10.15g	41%
Protein	23.44g	47%
Vitamin C	27.7mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	385mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	200.82 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.42g	71%
Cholesterol	21.74mg	29%
Sodium	162.08mg	27%
Potassium	220.49mg	19%
Total Carbs	21.15g	29%
Sugars	4.95g	80%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	41%
Protein	5.78g	47%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	46%
Iron	1mg	23%
Calcium	94.9mg	39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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