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Chiles Rellenos Casserole

Chilies layered with green onions, cheese, and fluffy batter come together in this Mexican casserole.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chiles rellenos, vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 7-8 whole hatch chiles or 2 cans 7oz. each whole green chili peppers
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 green onions including white tops, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups monterey jack or mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 12oz jar green chili verde salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.  To remove the skins from the fresh chilies, place on the grill until charred on all sides.  Remove and allow to cool.  Once cool, remove the skins. (If you are using canned chilies you can skip that step.) Cut off the stems and slice open long ways and scrape out pith and seeds.  Layer on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan until you have used all the chilies.

  2. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the chilies. Thinly slice four green onions, including the white part and sprinkle over the cheese.  Sprinkle half of the monterey jack or mozzarella.

  3. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, flour and salt together until smooth.  Pour over the chilies and cheese.  Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean.  

  4. Meanwhile, mix the remaining cheese and the salsa.  Sprinkle over the casserole and return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.