Chile Relleno Casserole

Once or twice I have ordered chile relleno when eating out at a Mexican restaurant, as much as I enjoyed it, it just does not compare to nachos. 

When I came across this recipe for a baked casserole version instead of the traditional fried way, I knew I needed to try it.

Turns out this way is not only delicious, but easy. Now I can enjoy chilie relleno at home any time I want.

Chile Relleno Casserole

Ingredients:

• 6 poblano peppers
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• hot sauce, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup salsa verde

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with a silpat.
2. Place the peppers on the prepared baking sheet. 
3. Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning the peppers occasionally until the skins are thoroughly blackened and charred.
4. Immediately place the peppers into a bowl or sealable container. Cover the bowl or container and allow the peppers to sit for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the peppers and peel off the skins and discard. Cut the stem off of the peppers and cut the peppers in half, removing and discarding the seeds.
6. Reduce the oven temperature to 375º F. Lightly spray a 8x8 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
7. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg white, milk, hot sauce, black pepper and flour until well combined.
8. Lay down half of the chile peppers into the bottom of the prepared baking dish creating a flat even layer of peppers, cutting the peppers as needed to fit.
9. In a medium bowl mix together both cheeses and sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese mix over the peppers. Place another flat layer of peppers on top of the cheese, followed by another 1/3 of the cheese mix.
10. Pour the egg mixture over top of the casserole and top with the salsa and remaining cheese.
11. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 347
Total Fat		18.8g
Saturated Fat		6.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		146.2mg
Sodium		779.3mg
Potassium		620.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		24.6g
Dietary Fiber		3.3g
Sugars		11.6g
Protein		19.2g
Vitamin A 35.5% Vitamin C 226.5%
Calcium 29.1% Iron 5.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Real Mom Kitchen.