Baked Chilie Rellenos Casserole

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 8

Tasty Baked Chilie Rellenos Casserole recipe for a spicy dinner

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

28g

The Baked Chilie Rellenos Casserole is a classic Mexican dish that's a crowd-pleaser. With its layers of green chili peppers and cheese, this casserole is a spicy and flavorful dish that's perfect for dinner. It's an easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and delicious meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Drain one can of green chili peppers and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
3.	Add strips of Monterey Jack cheese on top of the green chili peppers.
4.	Drain the second can of green chili peppers and layer them on top of the cheese.
5.	In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
6.	Pour the egg mixture over the chili peppers and cheese.
7.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and the center is set.
8.	Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This casserole is easy to make and packed with flavor.
It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for a spicy dinner.

The combination of green chilies and Monterey Jack cheese makes for a tasty dish.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s also high in sodium due to the canned green chili peppers and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not the healthiest, green chili peppers are a good source of vitamin C and A.
They also contain capsaicin, which has been shown to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

	2 cans green chili peppers , whole
	6 ounces monterey jack cheese , cut in strips
	4 eggs , beaten
	1/3 cup milk
	1/2 cup flour
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded