Puffed up Chiles Rellenos

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 16

Puffed up Chiles Rellenos for a mouth-watering appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

489

Sugar

Fat

34g

Originated in Mexico, Chiles Rellenos is a popular dish that's often enjoyed as an appetizer. This recipe takes a twist by using a pie shell to create a puffed-up version of the classic dish. The dish is a perfect choice for occasions like game nights or movie nights. Puffed Up Chiles Rellenos have a cheesy and creamy texture that will leave your taste buds craving for more. The dish is easy to make and is guaranteed to impress your guests with its appearance and flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.	Spread the pie shell in a 9-inch pie dish, cover with shredded cheese and sliced chilies.
3.	Beat the eggs, half-and-half cream, hot sauce, and nutmeg together in a bowl, pour over the chilies.
4.	Bake for 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven.
5.	Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Puffed up Chiles Rellenos looks and tastes wonderful, has a creamy texture with a spicy kick of hot sauce and nutmeg.

The dish can be prepared in less than an hour, which makes it a quick and easy recipe to add to your menu.

CONS

The dish is not vegan or gluten-free, making it unsuitable for people with dietary restrictions and varies nutritional value depending on the brand of pie-shell used.

It might be too spicy for people who don’t like their foods hot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green chilies contain capsaicin, an active compound known to boost metabolism and reduce appetite. They are low in calories and high in vitamin A and vitamin C, making it a healthy addition to your diet. However, the dish is high in fat from the cheese and half-and-half cream and the pie shell add carbs.

	1 pie shells
	2 cups monterey jack cheese , shredded
	2 cans whole green chilies , drained and sliced
	6 eggs
	1/2 cup half-and-half cream
	1 dash hot pepper sauce ( depends how hot you want it )
	1 pinch nutmeg