{"id":10356,"date":"2012-08-29T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2012-08-29T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=10356"},"modified":"2019-09-10T07:49:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T14:49:39","slug":"savory-hatch-chile-and-candied-bacon-pancakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/savory-hatch-chile-and-candied-bacon-pancakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Savory Hatch Chile and Candied Bacon Pancakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Hatch Chile season has arrived! I’ve got mine, thanks to Melissa’s Produce<\/a>, and they’re already grilled and roasted with a few bags stashed in the freezer to satisfy my hatch chile craving when they’re long gone. These highly coveted chiles are in big demand, but don’t worry – you’re not too late! Actually, the fun has just begun: Hatch chile season typically begins in late August and continues until mid-October. In fact, this year’s Hatch Chile Festival is on my birthday, how thoughtful of them. Cheers to all the chile heads out there!<\/p>\n Authentic New Mexico Hatch chiles are favorite Southwestern chile with a unique flavor owing to the hot days and cool nights of the Mesilla Valley where they’re grown. In terms of heat index, they vary from mild to medium-hot and are prized for Southwestern dishes like Chile con Queso, Chile Rellenos, and Chile Verde. But the hatch doesn’t stop there – best roasted or grilled, it’s makes a mean sauce<\/a> and is a piquant addition to salsas, salads, and sandwiches….or pancakes.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Being a huge chile relleno<\/a> fan, I try them in every Mexican or Southwestern restaurant that looks like they could make a decent one, I’m working on putting my signature on this dish, but haven’t quite perfected it. In the meantime, this recipe for savory cornmeal pancakes with grilled Hatch chiles, bits of sweet onion, and a kicker of candied bacon will surely set your mouth to watering! Swathed in maple syrup they absolutely made my morning, but they would also work well as a grab-n-go if you absolutely had to run or, griddled in a dollar-size and served with a dollop of sour cream – a tempting appetizer. Don’t worry about the bacon, it’s just enough to liven things up, but not enough to feel guilty – and obviously, it can be omitted, but that’s your call.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\nWhen is Hatch Chile Season?<\/h2>\n
How Hot are Hatch Chiles?<\/h2>\n
Hatch Chile and Candied Bacon Pancakes<\/h2>\n
Hatch Chile and Candied Bacon Pancakes Recipe<\/h2>\n