Green chiles are used in numerous recipes including relishes, sauces, stews and bread. These are plump green chiles packed with cheese, dipped in cornmeal and then deep-fried. Chorizo breakfast burrito. A flour tortilla rolled with scrambled egg bits, chopped onion, cubed potatoes, shredded cheese, red or green chile and chorizo, a spicy sausage. Rolled or flat corn tortillas either topped or stuffed with meat, cheese, onion, and smothered in red or green chile sauce.
Tamales are also prepared as a sweet, a holiday tradition in Mexico.
Sweet tamales are made with raisins, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, pecans and brown sugar. Fried eggs lavished with green sauce and garnished with tomatoes and onions. Chilehead is an experienced chile chomper. The hotter the chile, the better the 'head'. A potluck centered on chile dishes.