Chile Relleno Puff Recipe

Name: Chile Relleno Puff
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 or 3 (7 oz.) cans whole California green chiles, seeded; 4 corn tortillas, cut into wide strips; 1 lb. Jack cheese, shredded; 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and sliced thin; 8 eggs; 1/2 c. milk; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp. granulated garlic; 1/2 onion, finely chopped or 1 tsp. granulated onion; 1/2 tsp. each: salt (optional) and ground pepper or to taste; paprika or mild chili pepper

Servings: persons

2 or 3 (7 oz.) cans whole California green chiles, seeded
4 corn tortillas, cut into wide strips
1 lb. Jack cheese, shredded
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and sliced thin
8 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 onion, finely chopped or 1 tsp. granulated onion
1/2 tsp. each: salt (optional) and ground pepper or to taste
paprika or mild chili pepper

1
Arrange half of the chiles in bottom of well-greased 9-inch baking dish.
2
Top with half of the tortilla strips and half of the cheese.
3
Arrange tomato slices on top of cheese layer.
4
Repeat layers with remaining chiles, tortillas and cheese.
5
Beat together the eggs, milk, cumin, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.
6
Pour over tortilla mixture.
7
Sprinkle lightly with paprika or mild chili powder.
8
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for about 40 minutes until puffy and center is set.
9
Allow to stand about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
10
Serves 10 to 12 if using a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

898

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 or 3 (7 oz.) cans whole California green chiles, seeded, 4 corn tortillas, cut into wide strips, 1 lb. Jack cheese, shredded, 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Chile Relleno Puff 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chile Relleno Puff

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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