4 blue chile queso Recipes

ears of corn, shucked (or 3 medium), salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, whole fresh poblano chiles, queso fresco or 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, scallions, minced, garlic clove, minced, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, currants (optional) or 3 tbsp raisins (optional), nonstick cooking spray, as needed, all-purpose flour, liquid egg substitute or 3 egg whites, lightly beaten, unseasoned breadcrumbs, stoneground yellow cornmeal or 1/4 cup blue cornmeal

tomatoes , core removed (small to medium), fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed, garlic cloves, whole, onion, finely chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, salt, processed cheese, cubed, fresh salsa, milk

white hominy, blue hominy, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, baking soda, dried chiles (such as pasilla, ancho, or guajillo)* or any combination of chiles, as long as there is a little variation for increased complexity), olive oil, diced onions, garlic, minced, salt, plus more for seasoning, black pepper, plus more for seasoning, dried oregano, diced tomatoes , in juice, tomatillos, peeled and quartered, vegetable stock, lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro leaves , plus more for garnish, crumbled queso fresco, for garnish optional, toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish , optional