Mexican

Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales is for Dinner.

Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales takes several minutes to prepare.

Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales takes several minutes to cook.

Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales are:

14 large dried cornhusks

Filling:
1 pound Mozarella
1 cup Jalapenos chopped


Dough:
3 cups masa harina
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Here is how you make Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales:

Place cornhusks in a large bowl of hot water; weigh down husks with another bowl. Soak for at least 30 minutes. Drain husks; rinse with cold water. Drain and pat dry.Tear 2 cornhusks lengthwise into 12 (1/2-inch-wide) strips (6 strips per husk).To prepare dough, combine masa harina, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add water and oil, stirring to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times. Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Working with 1 portion, place dough in the center of 1 husk. Press the dough into a 4 x 2 1/2-inch rectangle, leaving about a 1 1/2-inch border at the tapered end and a 1-inch border at the broad end. Arrange about 1/4 cup filling down center of dough. Take 1 long side of husk, and roll dough around filling, making sure dough seals around filling. Tie 1 husk strip around tapered end of husk to secure it. Trim all but about 1/2 inch excess cornhusk from broad end. Repeat procedure with remaining husks, dough, and chicken mixture.Arrange tamales in steamer, and cover with steamer lid. Add water to a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil. Place steamer in pan; steam half of tamales for 12 minutes or until the husks peel away cleanly. Remove tamales from steamer. Repeat procedure with remaining tamales. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 tamales) Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAJUNBUG.

The nutritional information for Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 154.3

• Total Fat: 4.9 g
• Cholesterol: 11.2 mg
• Sodium: 277.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Protein: 5.9 g

Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales is Mexican cuisine.