Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    203 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe

A twist on a classic, this Mexican-inspired chile relleno casserole has just the right amount of spice and is packed with flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 6 poblano chile peppers
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • cup cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • toppings, if desired
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Instructions

  1. Roast the chile peppers by broiling them in the oven until the skin is blackened.
  2. Add the chilis to a Ziploc and allow them to steam for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  4. Peel the blackened skin off of the peppers, then remove the seeds and chop the chilis into large pieces.
  5. Spray an 8x8 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the chili peppers in a single layer and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  6. In a medium-size bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the chilis and cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until it is light golden brown on top.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite salsa and any of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 345mg (14%) Potassium 283mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 251mg (25%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 345mg 14%
Potassium 283mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Vitamin C 72mg 80%
Calcium 251mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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