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Easy Chili Relleno Casserole Recipe
This Chili Relleno Casserole recipe is a casserole version of the classic Chile Relleno dish. Made with layers of whole green chiles, Pepper Jack Cheese, cheddar cheese, and a fluffy egg batter, this vegetarian dish is perfect as a yummy side or a comforting main meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (27-ounce) can whole green chilis
- 1½ cups milk
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ pound pepper jack cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Split chilies lengthwise - no need to bother washing or removing seeds. Place half of the chilies in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat with another layer of chilies and the remaining cheese.
- Blend milk, eggs, flour, salt, paprika, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Pour over chilies and cheese.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until set and golden brown on top. Remove from oven and slice to serve.
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Notes
- This recipe came from my friend Jana's family recipe book called "Debra's Chili Cheese Puff" by Jane Finch with the notation "good" by it.
- Storage: Store after it has been baked and cooled in an airtight container, or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months - it is best to freeze it before baking it though, so the cheese can melt on the day of serving it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
1005mg
(42%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
767IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
417mg
(42%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 767IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 417mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.