Description
Comforting chile relleno casserole blends Mexican culinary traditions with hearty ingredients. Green chiles, cheese, and eggs create a delightful southwestern-inspired dish you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 eggs (preferably at room temperature)
- 1 lb (pound) Monterey Jack cheese (freshly shredded)
- 6–8 poblano peppers (roasted, peeled, and seeded)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating an optimal environment for baking the casserole.
- Thoroughly coat an 11×7-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl until they become smooth and fully incorporated.
- Create a lump-free mixture by combining milk, flour, baking powder, and seasonings in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold the milk-flour mixture into the whisked eggs, ensuring a uniform consistency.
- Arrange roasted poblano peppers in a single, even layer across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the first portion of Monterey Jack cheese generously over the pepper layer.
- Add a second layer of poblano peppers, covering the initial cheese distribution.
- Apply another generous helping of cheese atop the second pepper layer.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered peppers and cheese, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Top the casserole with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese for a rich, melted finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm texture.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling it to set completely.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving to enhance visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Roast poblano peppers carefully to remove bitter skin and enhance their smoky flavor, ensuring a deep, rich taste in the casserole.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly to create a light, fluffy texture that helps the casserole rise evenly and maintain a delicate consistency.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile and add a personal touch to the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or cornstarch, making the recipe accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg