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chili relleno casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole

Easy no-fry chili rellenos made into a casserole with a little heat from pepper jack cheese and spicy salsa.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs separated
  • 1-½ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 4 cans 7-ounces each whole green chiles, split open and any seeds removed
  • 3-½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 pound, reserve 1/2 cup
  • 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 pound, reserve 1/2 cup
  • ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1-6 ounce can of tomato paste
  • ½ cup prepared salsa
  • ¼ cup water optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F and prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • In a mixing bowl add the egg yolks, milk, flour, salt and pepper and beat together. In a separate bowl whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture and set aside while you assemble the casserole.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the peppers on the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 of cheddar and 1/2 of the monterey jack cheese. Create the next layer with the remaining chilies and cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the casserole to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 1 hour and the center does not jiggle.
  • While the casserole is baking: in a medium size bowl, toss the reserved cheddar, the reserved monterey jack cheese and the pepper jack cheese. In another small dish, mix the tomato paste and the salsa together until smooth. It may be necessary to add a small amount of tap water to get a spreadable consistency. Reserve the cheese and tomato topping in the refrigerator until the casserole has baked for the one hour.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and spread the tomato/salsa over the casserole and distribute the reserved cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and a little bubbly on the edges.
  • Transfer the casserole to a wire rack and cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1820mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g