Baked Chiles Rellenos Recipe

Name: Baked Chiles Rellenos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut in strips; butter; 8 eggs; ⅔ cup milk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (15 ounce) can marinara sauce; pitted ripe olives

Servings: persons

2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut in strips
butter
8 eggs
⅔ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (15 ounce) can marinara sauce
pitted ripe olives

1
Cut a slit down the side of each chile and remove seeds and pith.
2
Fold or stuff equal lamounts of cheese inside each chile.
3
Arrange chiles side by side in a lightly buttered shallow 3-quart casserole or 9x13-inch baking dish.
4
With an electric mixer, beat eggs until thick and foamy.
5
Add milk, flour, and baking power; beat until mixture is smooth.
6
Pour egg batter evenly over chiles and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
7
Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for about 30 minutes or until casserole is puffed and jiggles only slightly when gently shaken.
8
Just before casserole is ready, heat marinara sauce to simmering and place in a small serving bowl.
9
Quickly garnish hot casserole with olives and serve at once with marinara sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained, 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut in strips, butter, 8 eggs, and more.

Yes, Baked Chiles Rellenos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Chiles Rellenos

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