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Chile Relleno Casserole

This chile relleno casserole is whole green chiles stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, then baked in an egg batter and covered in more cheese and fresh cilantro. An easy vegetarian meal that tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant but without the frying!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 419 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 7 ounce cans whole green chiles drained
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese cut into 3 inch sticks
  • 8 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • assorted toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream and avocado optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Stuff each chile with a stick of cheese and place the chiles in a single layer in the pan.
  3. Place the eggs, milk, flour and baking powder in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the egg batter over the chiles and sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until light golden brown and puffy. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with additional toppings if desired.

Notes

  • It’s best to use freshly shredded cheddar cheese in this casserole. The bags of pre-shredded cheese from the store often contain preservatives and anti caking agents and do not melt well.
  • Leftover chile relleno casserole will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Canned chilies typically come with most of the seeds removed. It’s always best to take a quick peek in the chile before you stuff it to remove any stray seeds that might be left behind.

Nutrition Information

Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 274mg (91%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 840IU (17%) Vitamin C 11.3mg (13%) Calcium 513mg (51%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419

% Daily Value*

Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 274mg 91%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 840IU 17%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13%
Calcium 513mg 51%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.