Chile Relleno Casserole (Lightened up Slightly) Recipe

Name: Chile Relleno Casserole (Lightened up Slightly)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (27 ounce) can whole green chilies; 12 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese; 4 ounces longhorn cheese, can substitute medium cheddar; 2 scallions, white and green parts sliced; 1 cup low-fat milk; 3 eggs; ⅓ cup flour; salt; pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 ounces Mexican tomato sauce, with chiles

Servings: persons

1 (27 ounce) can whole green chilies
12 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
4 ounces longhorn cheese, can substitute medium cheddar
2 scallions, white and green parts sliced
1 cup low-fat milk
3 eggs
⅓ cup flour
salt
pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces Mexican tomato sauce, with chiles

1
Preheat oven to 350F Prepare a 9x13 pan by spraying it with vegetable oil spray.
2
Drain chiles, remove any seeds, membrane, or skin you find, and slice lengthwise into 1 inch strips.
3
Slice cheese into very thin slices.
4
They don't have to be even and it's okay if they crumble a bit.
5
Place a layer of chiles into the bottom of the pan.
6
They don't have to cover completely.
7
Cover with a layer of cheese (mix white and yellow) and a sprinkle of scallions.
8
Repeat this, reserving a few cheese slices and scallions for the top of the casserole.
9
Stir together milk, eggs, and flour.
10
Season with a little bit of salt and pepper and the garlic powder.
11
Pour this over the layered mix.
12
Bake in the preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes.
13
It's done when it doesn't wiggle when shaken, it won't brown very much.
14
Remove from the oven, top with the tomato-chile sauce and reserved cheese and scallions.
15
Bake 3-5 more minutes, until cheese begins to melt.
16
Let this stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (27 ounce) can whole green chilies, 12 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, 4 ounces longhorn cheese, can substitute medium cheddar, 2 scallions, white and green parts sliced, and more.

Yes, Chile Relleno Casserole (Lightened up Slightly) 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.

Chile Relleno Casserole (Lightened up Slightly)

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