Description
Chile Relleno Casserole is a comforting Mexican-inspired baked dish featuring roasted poblano peppers layered with melted Monterey Jack cheese and enveloped in a seasoned egg batter. This casserole delivers the flavors of traditional chile rellenos with easy preparation and a satisfying, cheesy texture perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Poblano Peppers
- 4-6 poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Casserole
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup skim milk
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Roast the Poblano Peppers: Drizzle olive oil over the poblano peppers and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them in a preheated oven at 425°F for 25 minutes, until the skins are charred and blistered. Remove from the oven, cover with plastic wrap, and allow the peppers to steam for 15 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and cut off the stems to prepare them for layering.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a baking dish, layer half of the roasted poblano peppers evenly at the bottom. Sprinkle half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the peppers. Repeat with the remaining poblano peppers and cheese to create two layers.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, skim milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, paprika, and chili powder until smooth and well combined. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the layered peppers and cheese in the baking dish.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the assembled casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the eggs have puffed up, the edges turn golden brown, and the center is set. Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Roasting the peppers properly is essential for easy peeling and to enhance their smoky flavor.
- For a spicier dish, consider leaving some seeds or adding additional chili powder.
- This casserole can be served as a main dish or as a side to Mexican-inspired meals.
- Substitute Monterey Jack with a mild cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend for variations in flavor.
- Ensure the casserole rests after baking to allow it to set and make slicing easier.
