Description
Chile relleno casserole brings Mexican comfort to your dinner table with layers of roasted peppers, melted cheese, and savory eggs. Warm spices and rich flavors merge in this simple, crowd-pleasing dish you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 23 (4-ounce) cans whole roasted green chiles
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack Cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Topping:
- Extra grated cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Sanitize and prepare a baking vessel by coating with a light layer of cooking spray in a 9×9 inch or 8×11 inch dish.
- Preheat the culinary oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C).
- Delicately rinse poblano chiles under cool running water, meticulously removing interior membranes and seeds while preserving pepper integrity.
- Gently pat chiles dry with pristine kitchen towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Slice Monterey Jack cheese into precise, slender rectangular sticks matching chile dimensions.
- Carefully nestle cheese segments inside each chile, ensuring complete coverage and snug placement.
- Arrange stuffed chiles in a uniform single layer within the prepared baking dish.
- Create a silky egg mixture by whisking eggs systematically while gradually incorporating flour, salt, and milk until achieving a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Lavishly pour egg blend over chile arrangement, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage across entire surface.
- Generously distribute additional grated cheese atop the casserole for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Transfer casserole into preheated oven, allowing culinary transformation for approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
- Monitor cooking progression, seeking a golden-brown exterior and firm texture.
- Validate doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into casserole center – it should emerge without residual batter.
- Remove from oven and permit brief resting period of 5-10 minutes to stabilize structural integrity.
- Slice and present immediately, optionally adorning with fresh cilantro, tangy sour cream, or vibrant salsa.
Notes
- Roast chiles beforehand to enhance their smoky flavor and make peeling easier, creating a more authentic taste profile.
- Opt for fresh poblano or Anaheim chiles for milder heat, or switch to jalapeños for an extra spicy kick that’ll wake up your taste buds.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the casserole’s richness and add unexpected depth to the dish.
- For a low-carb version, replace flour with almond flour or omit completely, which works well for those following ketogenic or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg