How to Make Chili Rellenos Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of traditional Mexican cuisine, then you're probably familiar with the flavorful and spicy dish known as chili rellenos. This beloved dish typically consists of roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, then dipped in an egg batter and fried to perfection. While this classic recipe is undeniably delicious, it can also be quite labor-intensive and time-consuming to prepare. That's where the chili rellenos casserole comes in – it offers all the same flavors and textures of tr...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces Longhorn or Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk (Optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Evenly layer 1 can chile peppers in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses, then cover with remaining chile peppers.
  • Mix together eggs, evaporated milk, and flour in a bowl; add 1/2 cup milk to thin to desired consistency. Pour over chiles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top; continue baking for 15 more minutes.
  • Turn broiler on. Sprinkle top with remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Place under the broiler until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    387 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 1449mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 644mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 451mg