Calabacitas

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Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 T butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/8 t ground black pepper
• 1/3 c half and half
• 1 c corn kernels
• 1/2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Method

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the salt, pepper, half and half, and corn.

Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top.

Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.