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Chile Relleno Monte Cristo Recipe

Chile Relleno Monte Cristo is a classic grilled cheese with pepper jack, cheddar and green chile and then battered and fried  Monte Cristo style.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 798 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 lices 1/2-inch thick bread I used a round of Italian
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 lices cheddar cheese thin
  • 4 lices pepper jack cheese thin
  • 2 green chiles such as Hatch green chile, poblano or Anaheim, seeded and chopped, roasted and skinned*
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • Dash of Salt
  • vegetable oil enough to coat the bottom of a large skillet or frying pan

Instructions

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  1. Start by buttering one side of each piece of bread. These will be the exterior sides of your sandwich, lay them butter side down on a plate or work surface.
  2. On one half of the bread, lie 2 slices of cheddar cheese, topped with a thick layer of green chiles and finished with 2 slices pepper jack cheese. Top with another slice of bread, butter side out. Repeat with remaining sandwich.
  3. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place both sandwiches, into pan. Press down with a spatula to flatten the bread and sear the butter against the hot surface. When browned, flip and repeat on other side, pressing until brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Reduce oil heat to low, but don't turn it off.
  4. Working at a brisk pace (you don't want your oil to burn), place flour in a shallow dish (or plate) and eggs in a shallow bowl whisked with salt.
  5. Using a fork, carefully dredge both sides of each sandwich in flour and then egg mixture.
  6. Increase oil heat back to medium-high heat and place egg drenched sandwiches in to hot oil. Cook on either side until browned and egg mixture has cooked.
  7. Remove, slice and serve. Enjoy your Double Crunch Chile Relleno Monte Cristo Sandwiches!
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Notes

  • To roast chiles, place on a hot grill in under the broiler until the skin blisters, then place hot, soft chiles into a an airtight bag, close tightly and allow to steam. The skin should easily peel off.If you don't wish to use fresh chiles, you can purchase an 8-ounce can whole or diced green chiles, drained and patted dry and skip this step.

Nutrition Information

Calories 798kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Cholesterol 302mg (101%) Sodium 970mg (40%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1580IU (32%) Vitamin C 5.4mg (6%) Calcium 846mg (85%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 798

% Daily Value*

Calories 798kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Cholesterol 302mg 101%
Sodium 970mg 40%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1580IU 32%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Calcium 846mg 85%
Iron 3mg 17%

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