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Baked Chili Cheese Rellenos

Experience the burst of flavors from chiles, cheese, and eggs in this Mexican-inspired casserole dish.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
60 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2 servings

Nutrition

calories387kcal
carbohydrates12g
fat28g
fiber1g
protein24g
sodium1449mg
sugar7g

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2

Layer one can of chile peppers at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

3

Sprinkle half of Jack and Cheddar cheeses over the chile peppers, then top with remaining chile peppers.

4

In a bowl, mix eggs, evaporated milk, flour, and 0.5 cup of milk until smooth. Pour this mixture over chile peppers.

5

Bake for 25 minutes. Pour tomato sauce evenly on top and bake for another 15 minutes.

6

Turn the broiler on. Sprinkle remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses over the casserole and let it melt under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.

7

Serve and enjoy!