Hatch Green Chile Cream Sauce

It's that time of year, and the Hatch chiles are arriving all over the country. I picked up a bag at the store the other day and have been inventing ways to use them ever since. This one is a nice easy creamy sauce to make to top chicken, pork or enchiladas. The bright, fresh scent of the Hatch chiles really permeate this sauce. Makes a nice clean finish, never bitter.

• 2 large Hatch chiles, medium heat
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 Tsp. salt
• 1/2 Tsp. white pepper
• 1/4 Tsp. garlic poweder

Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.