Easy Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe
Enjoy a delightful blend of roasted poblano peppers, melted cheese, and savory ground meat in this easy-to-make chile relleno casserole that’s perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Poblano peppers
- Shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese
- Ground beef or turkey
- Canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Corn tortillas
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Onion and garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ground meat with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Char poblano peppers over an open flame until blistered, peel skins, slice open, and remove seeds.
- Layer half the tortillas at the bottom of the dish, followed by half the meat mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Whisk eggs with milk and pour over layers. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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