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Chile Relleno Casserole
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Chile Relleno Casserole

Chile Relleno Casserole blends roasted and peeled poblano, anaheim, green California, and jalapeno peppers with shredded Monterey jack cheese, cornmeal, eggs, and milk. The mixture is baked into a golden casserole that captures the smoky, spicy flavors of the roasted peppers combined with a tender, slightly crumbly texture from the cornmeal base.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 poblano chile pepper
  • 2 anaheim chile peppers
  • 1 green chile pepper California variety
  • 1 Jalapeno chile pepper
  • 6 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded, or Cheddar cheese
  • 3 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Roast the chile peppers by broiling or cooking over a flame until the skin is blackened.
  2. Let them sit in a bowl covered in plastic wrap for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  4. Peel the blackened skin off the peppers, then remove the seeds and chop.
  5. Use a 9 x 6 inch casserole dish for a thick casserole you can cut into squares. Use an 11 x 7-inch baking dish for a thinner casserole better for tortilla chips.
  6. Spray the baking dish with nonstick spray. Then spread the chili peppers in a single layer and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  7. Combine the eggs, milk, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well making sure there are no lumps.
  8. Pour the mixture over the chile peppers and cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until it is light golden brown on top.
  9. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, jalapenos, avocado, green onions or other toppings.

Notes

  • Roasting and peeling chiles properly improves texture and flavor in the casserole.
  • The choice of chiles affects the overall spiciness; adjust types based on preference.
  • Serving with tortilla chips, sour cream, or fresh toppings enhances the dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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