3 Step Chile Relleno Casserole

⏱ 45 mins 🍽 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This straightforward casserole delivers the classic taste of chile rellenos with minimal effort and no frying required. Using simple ingredients like canned green chillies, cheese, eggs and evaporated milk, it bakes into a satisfying one dish meal. The recipe is easily prepared in a pie plate or casserole dish, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner. It serves four to six people and can be doubled for a larger gathering.

3 Step Chile Relleno Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mexican blend, cheddar, monterey jack- your preference)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 ounces evaporated milk (do not substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon flour, heaping
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  1. Combine the eggs, evaporated milk, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Arrange the drained whole green chillies in a deep dish pie plate or a medium casserole dish.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the layer of chillies.
  4. Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the cheese and chillies.
  5. Bake the dish in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.
  6. To serve more people, the recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9 x13 pan.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium948000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal
Authormarna