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Green Chili Sauce

7 oz. MILD diced green chilies

5 oz. HOT diced green chilies

8 oz. crushed tomatoes

2 oz. fresh diced onions

2 teaspoon granulated garlic

2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoon oregano leaves

2 teaspoon chicken base (paste)

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place chilies and tomatoes in 2-quart saucepan, add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil. Add rest of ingredients along with 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil.

Thicken with 3 tablespoons cornstarch in 2 ounces of hot oil. (When adding cornstarch and oil mixture, be very careful; mixture will cause sauce to boil very rapidly. Add slowly).

Stir with a wire whisk. Remove from heat.

Green Chili Pie

3 dozen 6-inch corn tortillas

2 pounds shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a 9x11-inch cake pan, spoon sauce to lightly cover bottom. Add 2 rows of tortillas, fill in open spaces with a quartered corn tortilla, cover with green chili sauce and sprinkle with cheese.

Repeat 7 more times. On top of last layer add extra sauce. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Note: Diced, cooked chicken may be added between layers for an entree casserole (only 4 layers will be needed).

Green chili sauce recipe