Chiles rellenos are a Mexican dish consisting of chiles (typically poblano peppers) stuffed with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, beans, or meat, and then dipped in batter and fried. They are then typically topped with a sauce, such as a tomato sauce or a tomatillo sauce. While traditional chiles rellenos are delicious, they can be time-consuming to make. This recipe for "easy chiles rellenos casserole" is a great way to enjoy the flavors of chiles rellenos without all the hassle. The casserole is made with pre-cooked poblano peppers, which are stuffed with a simple mixture of cheese, beans, and corn. The casserole is then baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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CHILI RELLENOS CASSEROLE
This Chili Rellenos Casserole is very easy to prepare and is loaded with flavor. Great for a busy week night, and good enough for company.
Provided by CLARISSA2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Evenly layer 1 can chile peppers in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chile peppers.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs, evaporated milk, and flour. If too thick, feel free to add 1/2 cup regular milk. Pour over the top of the chilies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses, pop under the broiler for a few minutes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 139.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1449.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
EASY CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE
I love green chiles and cook with them often when I entertain. This easy version of the classic Mexican dish gives you big pepper taste in every meaty bite. -Nadine Estes, Alto, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Split chiles and remove seeds; dry on paper towels. Arrange chiles on the bottom of a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cheese. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon over the cheese. , In a bowl, beat milk, eggs, flour, salt and pepper until smooth; pour over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BAKED BEEF CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE
Super-easy, delicious, and low-carb version of chiles rellenos. Serve with dollops of low-fat sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa.
Provided by EmmLee
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h21m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until poblano pepper skins have blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, chipotle pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add onion; cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with green chiles; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more. Let beef mixture cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Run water over the poblano peppers to remove skins and discard them. Drain peppers on paper towels. Place a layer of peppers on the bottom of the prepared dish; place 1/3 of the beef mixture on top. Cover with 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat layers twice more in the same order.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 694.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CHILES RELLENOS SQUARES
My family requests this chiles rellenos dish regularly-it's easy to prepare and makes a nice hors d'oeuvre or complement to a Mexican or Spanish meal. A friend I worked with shared the recipe with me several years ago. -Fran Carll, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle half of each cheese onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with chiles and remaining cheeses., Whisk together eggs, milk and flour; pour over top. Bake, uncovered, until set, 25-30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
EASY CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE
Make and share this Easy Chile Relleno Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Cheese
Time 1h2m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese into bottom of a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Top with chiles.
- Add remaining cheese.
- Place flour in medium bowl.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add eggs, stir until well blended.
- Pour mixture over Cheese.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Serve with Salsa, and desired toppings, such as sour cream, sliced ripe olives, chopped green onions.
EASY CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE
Goes nicely with a crisp salad topped with tomatoes, ripe olives and avocado slices. A few warm tortillas go nicely too.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8-inch square casserole dish or baking pan with nonstick spray, or lightly rub with oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, evaporated milk, and flour, whisking to blend.
- Place half the chiles in the casserole dish, and cover with half of the egg mixture.
- Reserving 1/2 cup of each type of cheese for topping, sprinkle the 1/2 of the remainder of the cheese over chiles.
- Layer again with the chiles, top with the remaining egg mixture, the other half of the cheese, and then cover that with the tomato sauce.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes; then sprinkle the reserved cheese (1/2 cup of each) on top of the rellenos.
- Replace in the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly, and the cheese is nicely melted.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes or so before slicing into servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 734.3, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 26.8
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-made tortillas and pre-cooked chicken.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the tomatoes and green chilies by hand.
- Be careful not to overcook the chiles rellenos, as they can easily become dry.
- Serve the chiles rellenos immediately, topped with your favorite salsa and cheese.
Conclusion:
With its combination of savory flavors and textures, this easy chiles rellenos casserole is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's packed with flavor, give this chiles rellenos casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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