Description
A simple Easy Chile Relleno Casserole with layers of roasted poblano peppers, melty cheese, and fluffy egg batter, topped with a smoky homemade tomato sauce.
Ingredients
4 poblano peppers
10 oz Monterey Jack cheese (or Oaxaca cheese)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
2ยฝ tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp milk
ยผ tsp baking powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Roma tomatoes
ยฝ yellow onion
ยฝ jalapeรฑo pepper
2 small garlic cloves (skin on)
2 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil
1 small corn tortilla (street taco size)
1 tsp chicken bouillon
ยผ tsp oregano
2ยฝ tbsp water
Optional: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, avocado slices, hot sauce
Instructions
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Roast the Peppers: Preheat the oven to broil and position the rack close to the broiler. Arrange the whole poblano peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 3โ4 minutes per side until blackened and blistered.
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Steam & Peel: Place the peppers in a sealed zip-lock bag and let them steam for 5โ7 minutes. Peel off the skins, remove stems and seeds, and set aside.
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Prepare the Batter: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF and grease an 8-inch baking dish. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat the whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. On low speed, add yolks one at a time, then incorporate flour, milk, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
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Assemble the Casserole: Spread half of the egg mixture evenly in the baking dish. Layer two poblano peppers over the batter, followed by a sprinkle of cheese. Add the remaining roasted peppers and cheese, then finish with the rest of the batter. Top with the last bit of cheese.
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Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and set. Cool for 5โ10 minutes before slicing.
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Prepare the Sauce: While the casserole bakes, char the tomatoes, jalapeรฑo, onion, and unpeeled garlic cloves in a cast-iron skillet until softened. Peel the garlic and tomatoes, then blend with onion, jalapeรฑo, tortilla, bouillon, oregano, water, salt, and pepper until smooth. In the same skillet, heat oil, add the blended sauce, and simmer for 3โ5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Use Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese for a more authentic taste.
Add cooked chicken or chorizo for extra protein.
Make ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 13g