Calabacitas Con Chiles Verdes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 -6 fresh roasted green chilies, chopped or 1 cup chopped frozen green chili, thawed
1 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon bacon grease or 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium zucchini, cubed
1 cup whole kernel corn
1/3 cup cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 dash salt and pepper

Preparation

Saute the onion and garlic in the bacon grease or oil until translucent.
Add the chiles, zucchini, and corn.
Simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
Add the cream.
Raise heat until cream starts to boil.
Cook until vegetables are hot and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with cheddar, and serve.
Note for A Vegetarian or meatless option use the oil.