Description
Spicy chile relleno casserole brings Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables with layers of cheesy, pepper-packed goodness. Hearty ingredients merge into one satisfying dish you can enjoy solo or share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 poblano peppers
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups tortilla chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup black beans
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a greased baking dish for the casserole assembly.
- Sauté chopped onions and poblano peppers in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until vegetables become tender and aromatic.
- Whisk eggs and whole milk together in a large mixing bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Create the first layer in the baking dish by spreading half of the tortilla chips across the bottom, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute half of the sautéed vegetable mixture over the tortilla chip base, creating a colorful and flavorful foundation.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese across the vegetable layer, allowing for maximum cheese distribution.
- Gently pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the assembled layers, ensuring complete coverage of the ingredients.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center sets completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, allowing the layers to stabilize and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding shredded chicken or ground beef to create a heartier meal for hungry families.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy poblano peppers based on personal taste preferences.
- Create a gluten-free version by using certified gluten-free tortilla chips and checking cheese ingredients.
- Enhance meal prep by assembling casserole ahead of time and refrigerating until ready to bake, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 198 mg