How to Make Baked Chiles Rellenos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Chiles Rellenos is a classic Mexican dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its combination of savory flavors and satisfying texture. This authentic recipe features poblano peppers stuffed with a delicious mixture of cheese, vegetables, and spices, then baked to perfection. The end result is a dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

Chiles Rellenos is a dish that has a rich and complex history, dating back to the early Spanish settlers in Mexic...

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Ingredients

  • 8 medium poblano peppers
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Roast peppers on the top rack of the preheated oven until skins are charred, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While the peppers are cooling, whisk flour, milk, eggs, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Slice queso fresco into eight even rectangles, just shorter than the length of the peppers.
  • Carefully peel waxy skin from cooled peppers. Gently cut a slit down the length of each pepper; remove seeds and membranes with a spoon.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup milk mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Wrap each pepper around a queso fresco rectangle; place peppers into the baking dish in a single layer, with the seams facing down. Pour remaining egg mixture over top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until egg mixture has risen and cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 451mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 373mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 258mg