Best 12 Potato And Cheese Stuffed Chiles Rellenos Recipes

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Potato and cheese stuffed chiles rellenos are a savory and delicious dish that combines the flavors of roasted poblano peppers, tender potatoes, melted cheese, and a flavorful sauce. These chiles rellenos are a popular Mexican dish that is often served as an appetizer or main course. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish, from the crispy pepper skin to the soft and cheesy filling, makes it a delightful treat. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian option or simply a flavorful meal, potato and cheese stuffed chiles rellenos are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MASHED POTATO STUFFED CHILES RELLENOS



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Provided by Adrian T, Idahoan employee

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 Roma tomatoes, whole
1 dried guajillo pepper
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
Vegetable oil
1 Tbsp Mexican oregano, crushed
½ Tbsp cumin seed, whole
1 Tbsp chicken bouillon paste
1 tsp salt
1 - 4 oz package Idahoan® Buttery Homestyle® or Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
4 fresh poblano chilies
8-10 oz queso fresco, crumbled
5-6 Tbsp flour
4 eggs, separated
Frying oil

Steps:

  • Bring a 2 quart saucepan of water to a boil. Add tomatoes and guajillo pepper. Boil until tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • In a frying pan, cook onion and garlic in a small amount of oil until you see some browning. Set aside.
  • Transfer tomatoes to a blender with 1 ½ cups of the water. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, chicken bouillon and salt. Blend until puréed.
  • Pour purée into a saucepan and bring sauce to boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Roast the chiles on a hot dry pan or in a 375° oven until mostly blackened on each side.
  • Place the chiles in a plastic grocery bag for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Peel the blackened skin from the chiles with your fingers; it's not important to get every bit of the skin off.
  • Carefully slice each chile from the base of the stem to bottom. Remove most of the seeds and membranes.
  • Mix Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes with 1 ¾ cup boiling water. Blend until smooth.
  • Stir all but ¼ cup of the crumbled cheese into potatoes and stuff the peppers dividing the mixture evenly amongst the four chiles.
  • Roll each chile in flour and set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff then gently add the egg yolks and mix.
  • Place each flour coated chili in egg batter and cover completely.
  • Heat a pan with ½" deep oil to medium high. Add chilies two at a time and fry until golden brown, using a large spoon to carefully bathe hot oil on the top of each to brown. Repeat with the other two chiles. Drain on paper towels.
  • Spoon sauce onto a serving plates and place each chile relleno on top.
  • Top with remaining sauce and cheese.

CHEESE-STUFFED PEPPERS: CHILE RELLENOS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 58m

Yield 8 servings of 2 peppers each

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 (8-inch) Anaheim peppers, stems and seeds removed
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil (2 tablespoons to brush on peppers and 2 to saute)
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (from about a 6-ounce piece before grating)
1 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 4 to 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (stripped from about 4 or 5 sprigs)
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves (stripped from 1 or 2 large sprigs)
3 large fresh sage leaves, minced
1 cup blue cornmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Brush peppers with 2 tablespoons of the oil (reserving the balance of the oil) and roast until blackened, about 10 minutes. Remove and cover roasting pan with foil or use tongs to transfer peppers to a plastic bag. Let "sweat" for 15 minutes. This will help you remove the skin from the pepper.
  • In a small bowl, mix jack cheese, goat cheese, thyme, rosemary, and sage, and mash together.
  • Peel charred skin from peppers and stuff each pepper with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese/herb mixture. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Spread blue cornmeal on a piece of waxed paper and roll stuffed peppers to coat with cornmeal. Sear coated peppers on all sides, leaving undisturbed for the first 2 minutes to allow the cornmeal to integrate into the surface of the peppers and to allow the caramelization process to begin to prevent crusting off of the cornmeal.
  • Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED POBLANO CHILES ("CHILES RELLENOS")



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 red plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
6 poblano chiles, charred, seeded, and deveined *see Cook's Note
3 egg whites, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Sauce: Put the tomatoes, garlic and onion in a blender. Blend until smooth. In a medium saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Chile rellenos: Mix the cheese and oregano in a small bowl. Cut a slit through 1 side of the charred chiles and fill each chile with 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture. Close with toothpicks to hold the filling in place. In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Add the egg yolk and continue to beat for about 1 minute.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.) Dredge the filled chiles in flour until fully covered. Shake off any excess flour, then dip the chiles into the egg mixture, until well coated. Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
  • Arrange the chiles on a serving platter, spoon the sauce on top and serve.

CHILE RELLENOS STUFFED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Chile Rellenos Stuffed Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
4 canned whole mild green chili peppers, drained
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
chopped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven the 375 degrees F.
  • Place a chicken breast into a large Ziploc bag, close the bag almost all the way, then pound the chicken to a thickness to 1/2-inch thick; repeat with remaining breasts and set aside.
  • Combine the grated cheese, cream cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro (if using), 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder in a bowl and stir well.
  • Take each canned whole chile pepper and stuff with a quarter of the cheese mixture.
  • Take a flattened chicken breast and place a cheese-stuffed chile pepper on top, then roll the chicken breast around the pepper and fold in the sides; secure the roll with wooden toothpicks so that the toothpicks are as flat against the meat as possible (makes dredging easier).
  • Repeat with all breasts and chile peppers.
  • Beat the egg and milk together and pour into a shallow dish or pan.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, the remaining cumin and chili powder, and salt, and pour onto another shallow dish or pan.
  • Dredge the rolled chicken breast in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and coat well.
  • Bake the rolls on an un-greased baking dish, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes and the meat is tender and juices run clear.
  • Remove and discard toothpicks.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with a bit of sour cream/guacamole and Mexican rice.

CHEESE-STUFFED CHILE RELLENOS EGG ROLLS



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A favorite from a local restaurant no longer in business. Not an authentic Mexican chile relleno, but a crispy, flaky version.

Provided by Colorado Cookie

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package egg roll wrap
3 cans whole green chilies
8 ounces cheese (Cheddar,jack or pepper jack cut in one ounce sticks)
1/2 box cornstarch
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Drain green chiles.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch on sheet pan.
  • Open up chile and place on egg roll wrapper with corner facing you.
  • Place cheese stick on chile and roll up, tucking in corners and moistening edges to seal.
  • Toss in cornstarch, dusting liberally.
  • (Can be made up to this point a day ahead. Leave in cornstarch. Cover and refrigerate.) Shake off excess cornstarch and deep fry in 350 oil to cover until lightly golden and cheese just starts to ooze out.
  • Drain on paper towels and keep warm in 250 oven.
  • Serve as a side dish or appetizer with your favorite Mexican meal.
  • Add your favorite condi- ments/sauces.

CHEESY CHILES RELLENOS



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I got this meatless main dish recipe in South Dakota. It also makes a good side dish. I live on a cattle ranch and cook three meals a day, so I'm always interested in finding different recipes.-Mary Morrow, Jordan Valley, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Cut chiles open lengthwise. Rinse; removing seeds. Place chiles on paper towels to drain. Combine cheeses; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cream and eggs until smooth., In a greased deep 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the cheese, chiles and egg mixture. Repeat layers. Pour tomato sauce over the top; sprinkle with reserved cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHILES RELLENOS (STUFFED PEPPERS)



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This is a great traditional Mexican dish. It takes a little bit of time, but it is worth every minute! Provecho! Serve with a side of Spanish Rice.

Provided by ADRIANSALAS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 fresh poblano chile peppers
½ pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, separated
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup corn oil

Steps:

  • Place whole peppers over an open flame (gas burner) or under the broiler. Roast, turning frequently until evenly black and blistered. Remove from heat, place in a plastic bag, and let them sweat for a while. This will allow the skins to peel of easily.
  • While the peppers are sweating, place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. When beef is fully cooked, add the onion, garlic and tomato, and cook for a few more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the peppers from the bag, and peel off the burnt skin. You may wish to wear protective gloves. Run peppers under cool running water to rinse away any burnt pieces. Make a small vertical slit in the side of the peppers, and remove the seeds and veins. Stuff each pepper halfway with the ground beef mixture, then fill the rest of the way with shredded cheese. Close the slits, and secure with toothpicks.
  • Whip egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until thick and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, and whip for a minute to blend in.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the stuffed peppers with a light dusting of flour, then dip them in the egg so they are fully covered. Carefully place in the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden. Drain on paper towels, then serve on a large platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 194.8 mg, Fat 70.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHILES RELLENOS



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got this recipe from a Mexican cook book,the process may seem complicated,but the result comes out amazing,give it a try.

Provided by sashas kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 poblano peppers or 6 anaheim chilies
2 potatoes, peeled and diced to 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup cream cheese
1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
oil (for frying)
chili flakes (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • make a neat slit down one side of each chile,place them in a dry frying pan over medium heat,turn them frequently until skins blister.
  • place the chiles in a strong plastic bag and tie the top to keep the steam in,set aside for 20 min.then carefully peel off the skin and remove the seeds from the slits,keep chiles whole,dry them with paper towl then set aside.
  • bring a large sauce pan of water to boil,add the potatoes,let the water return to boiling point,lower the heat and simmer for 5 min or until potatoes are just tender.drain thoroughly.
  • mix gently the cream cheese and grated cheese in a bowl,season with salt and pepper,add the potatoes and mix well.
  • spoon potato filling into each chile,cover the stuffed chiles with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • beat the eggs,pour into a large shallow dish,spread out flour in another dish and season it with remaining salt and pepper.
  • heat oil to 375F for deep frying,coat chiles first in flour then in egg,add to the hot oil,fry the chiles until golden and crispy,drain on paper towel and serve hot.

REAL CHILES RELLENOS



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Just like your favorite Mexican restaurant! This unique, flavorful sauce and light, crispy batter will make it worth the little effort and time to prepare this cheesy classic at home. The steps are easy, and you can find Mexican oregano and comino in the Mexican spice section of any grocery store. Stuff and freeze the peppers in advance to save time!

Provided by *Fat~Dog~Lane*

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 large poblano peppers
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
5 egg whites at room temperature
1 egg yolk, beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
sour cream for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place the peppers onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 8 to 10 minutes per side. When the peppers are about 80 percent blackened, place them a plastic bag, seal, and allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Cut a slit lengthwise into the side of each pepper, and remove seeds and veins. To reduce spiciness, rinse out any remaining seeds with water. Pat the peppers dry with paper towels.
  • Mix together the shredded mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Divide the cheese into 4 portions, and squeeze each portion lightly in your hands to make a cone shape. Insert a cone into the slit in each pepper, and pin the openings closed with toothpicks. Dredge each pepper in flour, dust off the excess, and place on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper. Place the peppers in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  • To make sauce, blend the stewed tomatoes in a blender until pureed, and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook and stir for about 30 seconds, and pour in the pureed tomatoes, chicken broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, and cinnamon. Reduce to medium-low, and simmer the sauce until reduced by half and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and warm a platter in the oven.
  • To make batter and finish the chiles rellenos, mix 1/3 cup flour with salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until the whites form stiff peaks. Lightly mix the egg yolk and flour-salt mixture into the egg whites to make a fluffy batter. Remove peppers from freezer and coat them in flour again; shake off excess flour, and dip each pepper into the egg batter, using a spoon to gently but completely coat each pepper with batter.
  • Heat frying oil in a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Gently lay the coated peppers into the hot oil, and fry on both sides until the batter is golden brown and the cheese filling is hot, about 5 minutes per side. Remove peppers to warmed platter while you finish frying. To serve, ladle a generous spoonful of sauce onto plate, and place pepper on sauce. Serve peppers hot with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1239.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHILES RELLENOS



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Here's a Tex-Mex dish of great distinction, taken from the version served at the old El Jardin restaurant in Houston. The recipe offers extremely good instruction on roasting the peppers, information that will hold you in good stead elsewhere in this archive. And the resulting pockets of beef and cheese, fried in batter, make an excellent argument for the relevancy of stuffed peppers in general, and stuffed, fried ones in particular.

Provided by Joe Drape

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large fresh poblano peppers
8 ounces lean ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large tomato, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 slices bacon, diced
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 medium all-purpose potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. Place whole peppers on a flat pan and broil, turning frequently, until evenly black and blistered. Remove from heat and place in a plastic bag, twisted closed, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place a skillet over medium heat and add ground beef (no oil needed). Sauté until evenly brown, then add onion, garlic powder and tomato. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a separate skillet cook strips of bacon until browned and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to beef mixture. Return pan and bacon fat to medium-low heat, and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the carrot and potato. Sauté until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, spread meat mixture evenly across top, and set aside.
  • Remove peppers from bag. Using protective gloves or under cool running water, peel burnt skins. Carefully make a vertical slit in side of each pepper and remove any seeds or veins. Stuff peppers with ground beef mixture, overlapping slits and securing them with toothpicks.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add about 1/4 inch of oil. While oil heats, with an electric mixer whisk egg whites until thick and fluffy. Add egg yolks and whisk just until blended, about 30 seconds. Place flour in a wide shallow bowl. Coat each stuffed pepper with a thin layer of flour, then dip in egg mixture so that entire pepper is covered. Carefully place peppers in hot oil and fry on both sides until golden, about 2 minutes a side. Drain excess oil on paper towels, transfer to a warm platter, remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1130, UnsaturatedFat 79 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 101 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 945 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHILES RELLENOS



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Chiles are a must where I live. I find they almost always improve a recipe that uses cheese. Sometimes I make this into a heartier main dish by adding shredded cooked chicken after the chile layer. It really tastes good! -Irene Martin, Portales, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
Seasoned salt to taste
Salsa

Steps:

  • Split chiles; rinse and remove seeds. Dry on paper towels. Arrange chilies in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with cheeses. , In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk and biscuit mix. Pour over cheese. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 325° until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESE-STUFFED POBLANOS WITH TOMATO SAUCE (CHILES RELLENOS DE QUESO)



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The heat and richness of this voluptuous dish is complemented by a mildly tangy tomato sauce. Choose the straightest chiles-they are easier to peel and stuff.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Tomato     Fry     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Hot Pepper     Gourmet

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For chiles:
4 large fresh poblano chiles (1 pound)
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 1/2 cups)
For sauce:
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
2 tablespoons corn oil or other vegetable oil
For frying the chiles and serving:
2 to 3 cups corn oil or other vegetable oil
4 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Accompaniment: white rice
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Roast chiles:
  • Roast chiles on their sides on racks of gas burners (1 or 2 per burner) over medium-high heat, turning with tongs, until skins are blistered and slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. (Or broil on rack of a broiler pan about 2 inches from heat.) Immediately transfer to a large bowl and cover, then let stand 20 minutes.
  • Make tomato sauce while chiles stand:
  • Purée all sauce ingredients except oil with 11/4 teaspoons salt in a blender until smooth, then strain through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids, then discarding them.
  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet or heatproof casserole (preferably one that can go to the table) over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully pour in sauce and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes (sauce should still be thin). Season with salt.
  • Stuff and fry chiles:
  • Carefully rub off skins from chiles, leaving stems attached. Cut a slit lengthwise in each chile with kitchen shears, then carefully cut out seedpod (including attached ribs) without tearing chile (hotter chiles smell stronger when cut). Wipe chiles clean with a paper towel if necessary.
  • Stuff chiles with cheese and enclose filling by overlapping slit slightly if possible, then transfer to a plate. (Use a toothpick to mark any hotter chiles if desired.)
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in another 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer.
  • While oil heats, beat egg whites with 1/8 teaspoon salt using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Whisk yolks with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then gently fold in whites.
  • Put flour in a fine-mesh sieve and dust chiles, turning them to lightly coat all sides.
  • When oil is ready, dip chiles, 1 at a time (hold chile by stem), in egg coating, spooning it over chile to cover completely, then fry, turning once, until golden on all sides (lap oil over any lighter areas), 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer chiles with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Meanwhile, reheat sauce over low heat. Lay chiles in sauce to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Poblano peppers are the traditional choice for chiles rellenos, but you can also use other mild peppers like Anaheim or bell peppers. Just make sure they're large enough to stuff.
  • Roast the peppers properly: Roasting the peppers brings out their smoky flavor and makes them easier to peel. You can roast them over an open flame, on a grill, or in the oven. Just make sure to keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.
  • Don't overstuff the peppers: The filling should be packed tightly, but not so tightly that the peppers burst. You should be able to fit about 1/2 cup of filling into each pepper.
  • Use a light touch when breading the peppers: You don't want the breading to be too thick, or it will overpower the flavor of the filling. Just dip the peppers in the egg wash and then roll them in the bread crumbs.
  • Fry the peppers until they're golden brown: The peppers should be fried until they're crispy on the outside and the filling is hot and bubbly. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.

Conclusion:

Chiles rellenos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. With a little planning and effort, you can make chiles rellenos that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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