Calabacitas

Description: Make and share this Calabacitas recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 zucchini or 2 yellow squash, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped New Mexico green chilies, roasted, peeled, stems removed
• 1 cup whole kernel corn
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Steps:

1. In a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the butter until nearly tender, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
3. Top with the grated cheese and heat until the cheese is melted.
4. Serve as a side dish or in flour tortillas smothered in green chili and topped with more grated cheese.