Preparation:
Drain the chilies. Plan about 4 per person. Open each chili flat. In the bottom of a well buttered glass oven dish; place a layer of chilies. Dust the jack cheese with a small amount of flour.
Mix together the crab and/or shrimp with the Jack cheese.
Place a thin layer of this mix over the bottom layer of chilies. Place another layer of chilies on top and repeat process ending with a top layer of chilies.
Cook in a 375*F oven for 7-10 minutes; uncovered. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 300F.
Mix together the batter--you may have to double the batter to be sure you cover the dish well--and pour over the chilies.
Add the cheddar cheese and cook, COVERED, slowly in a 300*F oven until done. You will know it is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out relatively clean.
If the center does not set up completely after about 30 minutes, don't worry just serve it up with a salad and, I like corn with it |
