Green Chile Pie

This recipe is similar to Pastel de Elote, but turns out more like a pie where the Pastel de Elote is closer to corn bread. Again I have Mrs. Bowers to thank. You will need:

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 sour cream
• 2 cups jack cheese shredded
• 7 ounces green chiles (I prefer diced)
• 1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• salt to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• pie shell
• picante

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl sprinkle the chiles over the shredded cheeses.
3. Beat eggs, sour cream, cumin and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Pour wet mixture into pie shell.
5. Sprinkle cheese mixture into pie shell.
6. Bake 1 hour and let stand to cool for 15 minutes.
7. Serve with picante.

I love using these recipes for the holidays and Fall potlucks. I get to tell a story about my "younger days" and how someone opened their home to me. (sigh) Gives me a warm feeling inside - not just because of the chiles! I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do and consider sharing them or opening your home to someone who could use a little company around the holidays.