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Chili Relleno Casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole

This Chili Relleno Casserole is easy to prepare and loaded with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 395 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients

  • 2 cans whole poblano peppers drained
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup milk or as needed
  • 1 can enchilada sauce or tomato sauce
  • as needed cooking spray

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Evenly layer poblano peppers from 1 can in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with ½ of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses, then cover with remaining poblano peppers.
  • Mix eggs, evaporated milk, and flour together in a bowl; if mixture is too thick, you can add ½ cup milk to thin to desired consistency. Pour over chiles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top; continue baking for 15 more minutes.
  • Turn broiler on. Sprinkle top with remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Place under the broiler until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can find canned poblano peppers in Mexican stores, major grocery stores, and online.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole servingCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 647mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Casserole, Chili Relleno Casserole, comfort food, easy recipe, Mexican dish, weeknight meal
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