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                       SNAPPY STUFFED TOMATILLOS

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Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Ethnic
               Fruits

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 20                    Tomatillos or cherry
                       -tomatoes (1-1/4 to 1-1/2
                       -inches in diameter)
    2/3   c            Shredded cheddar cheese
    1/2   c            Whole kernel corn
  2       pk           (3 ounce each) cream
                       -Cheese, softened
  2                    Green onions (with tops),
                       -sliced
  1       t            Ground red chilies
                       Ground red chilies

 Tomatillos keep in the refrigerator as long as 2 or 3
 weeks, so you. Cut thin slice from stem ends of
 tomatillos. Remove pulp and seeds with melon baller or
 spoon. Mix Cheddar cheese, corn, cream cheese, onions
 and 1 teaspoon ground red chilies. Fill tomatillos
 with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with ground red chilies.
 Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Garnish with
 cilantro and green onions if desired. 20 APPETIZERS;
 55 CALORIES PER APPETIZER. With more people
 discovering the zesty food of the Southwest every day,
 tomatillos are becoming popular throughout the
 country. These tangy fruits grow in papery husks that
 are easily peeled away, revealing the bright green,
 sticky skins.



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