1-2-3 Chile Relleno

⏱ 55 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Peppers

This straightforward chile relleno bake layers whole green chillies with Monterey Jack cheese before being covered in a mixture of eggs, milk and flour. It is finished with a topping of cheddar cheese and baked until golden and puffed. The dish is ready in about 55 minutes and serves six people. It can be accompanied by salsa if you like.

1-2-3 Chile Relleno

Ingredients

  • 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 10 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 8 ounces monterey jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Method

  1. Arrange the whole green chillies and the Monterey Jack cheese in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the slightly beaten eggs with the milk and flour in a bowl.
  3. Pour the egg mixture over the layered chillies and cheese in the dish.
  4. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
  5. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 350 and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. The bake is ready when it is puffed and has turned a golden brown colour.
  7. You can serve it with salsa on the side if you wish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium600700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryPeppers
AuthorCountry Cook in Okl