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Name: Authentic Tamales de Chicharrón y Queso Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 4 large corn husks, soaked in warm water (about 30 minutes); 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chicken broth or warm water; 1 pound pork chicharrón (crispy pork belly), diced into small pieces; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (e.g., queso fresco, Monterey Jack, or Oaxaca); Optional: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying chicharrón

Tamales de Chicharrón y Queso

Guatemala

Nationwide

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with crispy pork chicharrón and cheese.

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