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Low Carb Hatch Chile Rellenos Casserole
Chiles are layered with two kinds of cheese and baked. This recipes serves 6-8 depending on whether you're serving it as a main dish, side dish or breakfast casserole.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Keto
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chiles, Hatch, poblanos, pasilla, or Anaheim chiles, charred, skins and seeds removed.
- 6 ounces queso fresco or cotija cheese, you can also substitute ricotta cheese for a similar texture and flavor.
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Roast chiles under the broiler or on a charcoal grill, turning often, until the skin is blackened. Place them in a paper bag and close tightly. When chiles are cool enough to handle, pull away and discard the seed and inside veins.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush olive oil on the bottom of a 10.5" x 7.5" baking dish. Line with chiles.
- Cover chiles with about 2 ounces of crumbled cotija and 4 ounces of shredded cheddar. Repeat twice, ending with cheeses on top. (three layers total).
- Beat the eggs, with the salt and pepper and pour over the chile and cheese mixture.
- Cover with foli and bake at 375 degrees F. for 35-40minutes, or until cooked and no longer jiggly in center.
- Serve hot or room temperature.
- Casserole can be frozen. Cut into squares and wrap well.
- To reheat, defrost the night before and heat each square about 45-60 seconds in microwave.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
896mg
(37%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10.2mg
(11%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.