Green Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Green Chiles)

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 0

Green Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Green Chiles) recipe for a spicy Mexican dish

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

564

Sugar

Fat

40g

Green Chiles Rellenos, also known as stuffed green chilies, is a popular Mexican dish that features spicy green chilies stuffed with cheese. The dish is thought to have originated in the Mexican state of Puebla, but it can now be found throughout Mexico and the United States. This dish is typically made with longhorn cheese or Monterrey Jack cheese, which are both perfect for melting and can be found at most supermarkets. This recipe is easy to customize, and you can add other ingredients to the cheese filling like ground beef or chicken to make a more substantial meal. It's perfect for parties, as it can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven.

Instructions

1.	Cut a slit lengthwise along one side of each chili pepper, leaving stems and tops intact. Remove seeds.
2.	Stuff each chili with cheese.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cornmeal together.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix milk and eggs together.
5.	Gradually pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, whisking until smooth.
6.	Dip each stuffed chili pepper into the batter until coated.
7.	Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry coated chilies until golden brown.
8.	Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and is a crowd-pleaser.
The spiciness of the chilies is complemented by the creamy cheese filling.

It can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish with rice and beans.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the frying process.
It can also be quite spicy for those who are sensitive to heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green chilies are packed with vitamins such as vitamin C and beta-carotene. They have been shown to boost metabolism and help with digestion. Monterey Jack cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.

	10 green chili peppers
	10 ounces longhorn cheese or 10 ounces monterey jack cheese
	1 cup all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3/4 cup cornmeal
	1 cup milk
	2 eggs , slightly beaten