Chiles Rellenos With Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Chiles Rellenos With Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (27 ounce) cans whole green chilies; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1x2-inch strips; 3 eggs, separated; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; vegetable oil; Cheese Sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup longhorn cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 (27 ounce) cans whole green chilies
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1x2-inch strips
3 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
vegetable oil
Cheese Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup longhorn cheese, shredded

1
Slit chilies open crosswise below stems.
2
Stuff each chile with cheese strip (being careful not to break skins). Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Whisk egg yolks in small bowl until creamy. Fold egg yolks and flour into egg whites until just combined.
3
ADD vegetable oil to 1-inch depth in medium skillet; heat over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Dip chilies in batter until well coated. Place in oil; fry, turning frequently with tongs, until golden brown. Remove from skillet; place on paper towels to drain.
4
Place on serving plate and spoon cheese sauce over the top.
5
Cheese sauce:
6
Heat and bubble 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp flour and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1 cup milk. Heat and stir until thickened. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar or longhorn cheese and melt. If sauce becomes too thick, thin by stirring in a bit more milk.

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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 (27 ounce) cans whole green chilies, 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1x2-inch strips, 3 eggs, separated, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chiles Rellenos With Cheese Sauce 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.

Chiles Rellenos With Cheese Sauce

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