Description
This Chili Relleno Casserole is a delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired baked dish featuring roasted green chiles layered with shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese and a fluffy egg-based batter. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, it combines smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors in an easy-to-make casserole that can be topped with salsa or enchilada sauce for extra zest.
Ingredients
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Chiles and Cheese
- 6 roasted green chiles (such as Anaheim or poblano, peeled and seeded)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or a similar-sized baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Chiles and Cheese: Lay half of the roasted green chiles evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, flattening them out. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chiles. Repeat this layering with the remaining chiles and shredded cheese.
- Mix Egg Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin (if using) until you achieve a smooth, well-blended mixture with no lumps.
- Pour Over Layers: Evenly pour the prepared egg mixture over the layered chiles and cheese in the baking dish, making sure it covers everything evenly.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole puffs up, turns golden on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set before slicing. Serve warm, topped with salsa or enchilada sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, substitute Monterey Jack or cheddar with pepper jack cheese or add chopped jalapeños to the egg mixture.
- This casserole is versatile and works great for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
- Pair with refried beans or a fresh side salad to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
