Chile Relleno Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chile Relleno Casserole
Description
The Chile Relleno Casserole features a base of quartered canned green chiles layered with shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. An egg, milk, flour, and leavening agent batter mixed with seasonings like garlic and onion powder is poured over the layered chiles and cheese. Baking at 350°F allows the eggs to set and the flavors to meld. After initial baking, tomato sauce is spread on top and baked again before sprinkling with more cheese and broiling briefly to create a browned, bubbly crust.
The dish delivers a combination of mild heat and creamy, melted cheese flavors, made richer by the tomato sauce topping. The texture is custard-like under the crisp cheese layer, balanced by tender chiles. It serves as a hearty casserole suitable for main or side dish occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 (7 ounce) green chile whole, canned, drained and quartered
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese 2 cups, shredded, divided
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese 2 cups, shredded, divided
- 6 large egg
- 1/2 /2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- (optional) cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Layer half of the green chiles in the pan. I prefer to cut each chili into fourths or you can leave them whole.
- Sprinkle half of the Monterey Jack cheese and half of the cheddar cheese on top. Top with remaining chiles.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over chili mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Spread tomato sauce on top and return to the oven for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and turn oven to broil. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 260mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1136IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 648mg | 65% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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