Name: Authentic Tamales de Queso y Elote Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 4 large corn husks, soaked in warm water for 15-20 minutes; 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup sweet cream (sour cream or crema); 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese (such as Queso Blanco or Queso Oaxaca); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lard or butter (for filling)

Tamales de Queso y Elote Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with cheese and corn, a popular Guatemalan snack.

Guatemala tamales

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