Best 20 Chile Rellenos Recipes

CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• 1. Char the chiles on both sides. You can do this over a gas flame or under the broiler. Once blackened, put them in a plastic bag for 10 minutes to sweat out any moisture. Remove from the bag, slit them down the middle and remove the seeds and pile off the charred skin.. If you are short on time, just use whole canned chiles, slit them down the middle, remove the seeds and gently rinse them.
• 2. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add the egg whites to a large bowl. Reserve the egg yolks. Beat the egg whites with an electric beater until they peak. Do the same thing with the yolks. Then gently fold together until they are incorporated.
• 3. Next stuff the Chiles with the cheese (you can also add shrimp) fold shut and dredge in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture coating both sides.
• 4. Next fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the oil to a serving platter and salt to taste.
• 5. You can serve these plain or with your favorite salsa. Enjoy

CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• Remove seeds and membranes from peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of cheese.
• In a small bowl combine milk, the 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt and canola oil; mix well to make a batter.
• Pour enough oil in heavy frying pan to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Roll each pepper in the remaining flour and dip in the batter. Fry until lightly browned on both sides.

CHEESE-STUFFED PEPPERS: CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Brush peppers with 2 tablespoons of the oil (reserving the balance of the oil) and roast until blackened, about 10 minutes. Remove and cover roasting pan with foil or use tongs to transfer peppers to a plastic bag. Let "sweat" for 15 minutes. This will help you remove the skin from the pepper.
• In a small bowl, mix jack cheese, goat cheese, thyme, rosemary, and sage, and mash together.
• Peel charred skin from peppers and stuff each pepper with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese/herb mixture. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Spread blue cornmeal on a piece of waxed paper and roll stuffed peppers to coat with cornmeal. Sear coated peppers on all sides, leaving undisturbed for the first 2 minutes to allow the cornmeal to integrate into the surface of the peppers and to allow the caramelization process to begin to prevent crusting off of the cornmeal.
• Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

CHILE RELLENOS STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven the 375 degrees F.
• Place a chicken breast into a large Ziploc bag, close the bag almost all the way, then pound the chicken to a thickness to 1/2-inch thick; repeat with remaining breasts and set aside.
• Combine the grated cheese, cream cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro (if using), 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder in a bowl and stir well.
• Take each canned whole chile pepper and stuff with a quarter of the cheese mixture.
• Take a flattened chicken breast and place a cheese-stuffed chile pepper on top, then roll the chicken breast around the pepper and fold in the sides; secure the roll with wooden toothpicks so that the toothpicks are as flat against the meat as possible (makes dredging easier).
• Repeat with all breasts and chile peppers.
• Beat the egg and milk together and pour into a shallow dish or pan.
• Combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, the remaining cumin and chili powder, and salt, and pour onto another shallow dish or pan.
• Dredge the rolled chicken breast in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and coat well.
• Bake the rolls on an un-greased baking dish, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes and the meat is tender and juices run clear.
• Remove and discard toothpicks.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with a bit of sour cream/guacamole and Mexican rice.

SENOR PICO'S BAKED CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• Rinse the chiles and discard the seeds.
• Insert 1 strip of Jack and 1 strip Cheddar cheese in each chile, cutting a slit in one side of the chiles.
• Dust the chiles with flour.
• Beat egg whites until stiff.
• Beat egg yolks and fold into whites.
• Add melted butter (should not be hot) to the egg mixture.
• Grease generously a 8x8 baking dish.
• Pour a thick coating of batter on bottom of dish.
• Place chiles on top of batter, and spoon remaining batter over chiles.
• Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
• Top with Picante sauce.

BONNIE'S CHILE RELLENOS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium-sized skillet, add the olive oil and saute the onion and bell pepper with and a pinch of salt until onion is translucent.
• 2. Then add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper, cumin, allspice, garlic powder, and cook until just browned (cooked through). It is going in the oven so don't overcook the beef.
• 3. Set your skillet at an angle and allow all the fat to drain away from the beef mixture. Soak up the grease with a paper towel and discard.
• 4. In a 9 x 13 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish add one can of the chiles. Spread evenly over bottom of the dish.
• 5. Sprinkle with the sharp cheese on top of the chiles.
• 6. Then add the drained ground beef mixture, spreading evenly.
• 7. Add the second can of chiles over the meat.
• 8. In a small mixing bowl add the milk, sour cream, flour, salt, pepper, beaten eggs, and a dash of Tabasco. Whisk well until smooth.
• 9. Pour this mixture evenly over the dish.
• 10. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until it is set.
• 11. Add some cheese to the top about ten minutes before the dish is done. If the dish is not brown enough when cooking time ends, turn the oven on broil, watch carefully so it doesn't burn, only takes about five minutes or so.
• 12. Cut into squares to serve and top with sour cream black olives and chopped green onions. Enjoy!

CHEESE-STUFFED CHILE RELLENOS EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Drain green chiles.
• Sprinkle cornstarch on sheet pan.
• Open up chile and place on egg roll wrapper with corner facing you.
• Place cheese stick on chile and roll up, tucking in corners and moistening edges to seal.
• Toss in cornstarch, dusting liberally.
• (Can be made up to this point a day ahead. Leave in cornstarch. Cover and refrigerate.) Shake off excess cornstarch and deep fry in 350 oil to cover until lightly golden and cheese just starts to ooze out.
• Drain on paper towels and keep warm in 250 oven.
• Serve as a side dish or appetizer with your favorite Mexican meal.
• Add your favorite condi- ments/sauces.

CHICKEN CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• Place the oil in a braising pan and heat over a piping hot grill. When the oil begins to sizzle, add the chicken. Cover with water, making sure the chicken remains submerged throughout the cooking process.
• Generously sprinkle with salt and cumin. Lower the heat to medium-high, so the water continues to simmer. Move the braising pan to the grill and continue cooking for 30-45 minutes over a medium grill,
• replenishing water in the pan as needed.
• The chicken is done when it is firm and white on the outside, and when you slice into it, there is no pink.
• to be seen. Remove the braising pan from grill and carefully drain the broth and discard. Let the chicken cool completely. Remove the chicken skin and bones and discard before shredding the meat. Shred the chicken and reserve.
• Reata Creme Fraiche:.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, whisking until the mixture has a consistency of salad dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Reata Roasted Poblano Peppers:.
• Rub the oil liberally over the Poblano peppers. Roast the peppers directly on the grill grate until they.
• are charred, turning frequently to ensure charring on all sides. Place the warm roasted peppers in a
• large bowl and tightly cover with plastic wrap for about 15 minutes, until they begin to 'sweat'.
• Peel off the first layer of skin from each pepper. Slit the peppers lengthwise, rinse under cold water to remove the seeds and reserve.
• Stuffing the Rellanos:.
• Preheat the oven to 350º. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and thoroughly mix. In another large bowl, add the diced tomatoes and shredded chicken, and mix. Add the Ancho Chili Sauce.
• to the chicken and tomatoes and mix until well combined. Carefully fill each pepper with about 1 cup of the chicken-tomato-chili mixture.
• Top each pepper with 1/2 cup of the blended cheeses. Place each stuffed pepper, cheese-side up, in a large baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Serve 2 per person, drizzled with 1-2 tablespoons of Creme Fraiche and a generous side guacamole.

CHILE RELLENOS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a large rectangular glass baking dish (9×13) with cooking spray.
• 2. In a non-stick skillet, crumble and brown the breakfast sausage. Drain and set aside.
• 3. Open and drain each can of whole chiles. Gently stuff each chili with the finger-sized pieces of Colby Jack cheese and arrange in the bottom of the baking dish.
• 4. Spread one can of the chopped chiles over the whole chiles.
• 5. Sprinkle half of shredded cheddar/Colby Jack over chiles.
• 6. Spread the breakfast sausage over the cheese.
• 7. Spread the other can of chopped chiles over the sausage layer.
• 8. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine eggs, garlic salt, cumin, baking mix, and milk. Whisk until most of the clumps are gone (some may remain).
• 9. Pour egg mixture over chiles.
• 10. Bake covered for 40-45 minutes.
• 11. Remove cover and add remaining cheese to the top of the casserole and return to 350-degree oven, uncovered, for an additional 10 - 20 minutes or cheese starts to turn light brown.
• 12. Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

MIGAS-FILLED CHILE RELLENOS WITH PULLED CHICKEN, TOMATO SALSA AND CHIUHAHA SAUCE

Steps:

• For the pulled chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season the chicken with the ancho chile powder, salt and pepper. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a medium high-sided ovenproof saute pan over high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown. Add the chicken broth and barbecue sauce, bring to simmer, cover and cook in the oven until fork-tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove the chicken from the pan, loosely cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Reduce the cooking liquid in the pan over medium-high heat until about 1/2 cup remains. Shred the chicken with a fork into bite-size pieces. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the mixture. Reserve.
• For the chiles: Increase the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the poblanos with the oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast, turning occasionally, until blackened and soft, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam. Once cool enough to handle, scrape off the skins. Make a long slash in one side of each poblano, from stem to tip. Carefully remove and discard the seeds. Reserve.
• For the tortillas: Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Heat the oil in a medium high-sided saute pan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Fry the 1/2-inch tortilla strips in batches, until just crisp, 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to one side of the prepared baking sheet and season with salt. Fry the julienned tortillas and transfer with a slotted spoon to the other side of the baking sheet and season with salt. Reserve.
• For the cooked tomato salsa: Combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic and 1/2 cup water in a blender and blend until smooth. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until it just begins to shimmer. Add the pureed tomato mixture, oregano, salt and pepper and cook until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes a deep red, about 15 minutes. Reserve.
• For the migas-filled chile rellenos: Put the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced by half; do not let it boil. Whisk in the cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm over very low heat.
• Melt the butter and oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapeno and cook for 1 minute. Add the eggs, season with salt and pepper and stir with a heat-proof rubber spatula until small curds form. Remove from the heat and fold in the pulled chicken, cilantro and 1/2-inch tortilla strips. Fill the roasted poblanos with the mixture.
• To serve, spoon some of the cooked tomato salsa onto 8 large dinner plates, top each with a chile relleno and drizzle with some of the cheese sauce. Garnish with the julienned tortillas and cilantro leaves.

CHILE RELLENOS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. I roast the chilies on the BBQ grill, roast them til they are blistered but not burned on all sides, when you think they are done place them in a plastic bag and sweat for at least 10 minutes. Take one chili out of the bag and very gently peel the skin off starting at the top where the stem is, place on a paper towel,continue till they are all done, now take a knife and slit the chilies down from the stem to the bottom careful not to cut through the other side, now cut the seeds out and the wipe the chili with paper towel to get the rest of the seeds, be very careful so as not to break them, I use a few extra chilies just in case they get ruined when you do this process.
• 2. now place the cut up cheese stick in the chili and close, I use tooth picks to hold in place. You want enough cheese in side the chili to make, I cut the cheese in strip and use 3 or 4 for each chili.
• 3. Make the egg mixture beat the egg whites til they form soft peaks and then add the salt and one yolk at a time, this mixture should be foamy . Now I dust each chili with flour and then dip the chili in the egg mixture, when dipping in the egg mixture I use a large spatula to lower the chili into the mixture and to lower them into the fry pan with about 1 inch oil I use canola oil, I do one at a time sometimes two, cook on one side til golden brown and flip over and cook the other side, take out and place on paper towel to drain, when your done with frying the chilies I place them in the oven and cook them at 350* for about 5 to 10 minutes on top of paper towels (use lots of them) to drain more oil from the chilies as they absorb a lot of the oil when you fry them.
• 4. To make your tomato sauce in a large sauce pan place oil in and have the burner turned to med heat, add enough flour and make a paste, ( I know it said 2 tab. flour but you have to add more about 3 or 4 you have to be the judge on this one) cook for a few minutes then add the spices and tomato paste, now the chicken broth, now saute a medium onion and add to your sauce. Pour sauce over your cooked chilies and enjoy. I use sometimes use diced tomatoes with juice in place of the tomato paste and then use less chicken broth, you just judge how much while cooking this.

LOW CARB CHILE RELLENOS, FLOURLESS

Steps:

• Steam the chili pepper for about 10 minutes until they have softened. You can also choose to char them instead. Let them cool.
• Slice each pepper lengthwise, removing the stem. Cut the pepperjack cheese into 8 equal chunks and then stuff a chunk into each pepper. (I cut them to make them fit lengthwise.) Place in a greased casserole. I use a small lasagna pan.
• Beat the eggs, cream and salt until blended, then pour over the peppers.
• Top with the cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before eating.
• Can be frozen.

CHICKEN CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• 1. (NOTE: Before starting the preparation of the Chicken Chile Rellenos, begin cooking 1 3/4 to 2 cups of brown or white rice in a separate pan.)
• 2. Wash peppers. In a large sauce pan or pot, fill 3/4 full with water and bring to a rolling boil. Place whole peppers in boiling water and blanche for 3-4 minutes on medium high heat.
• 3. Gently remove the peppers from the boiling water using tongs and place in a lightly greased 9" x 13" pan.
• 4. Using a serrated, sharp knife, carefully cut a T-shaped slit in each pepper, being careful to cut only the top side of the Poblano pepper.
• 5. Use a small spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds in each pepper, being careful to not tear the pepper.
• 6. Set peppers aside while cooking chicken mixture.
• 7. Wash and pat dry chicken breasts. Cut chicken into 1/4" strips or pieces and cook on medium heat in 3-4 T. olive oil in a large pan or dutch oven.
• 8. As the chicken begins to brown, add onions, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes and seasonings. Stir occasionally to prevent ingredients from sticking to pan. Continue to cook for approximately 15 -20 minutes or until chicken is well browned.
• 9. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 10. For chicken mixture, reduce heat to medium low and add cilantro, raisins, and walnuts. Cook an additional 5 minutes to incorporate the last 3 ingredients into the chicken mixture.
• 11. Remove chicken mixture from heat. Use a small spoon to gently fill each Poblano pepper with the chicken mixture--being careful not to tear the peppers.
• 12. Place stuffed Poblano peppers in oven and bake for 5-10 minutes.
• 13. Remove peppers gently from pan placing onto a bed of (cooked) white or brown rice. (For presentation sake, I prefer to place the rice and one stuffed pepper on each person's plate prior to them being seated at the table.)

CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• For the Sauce:.
• Combine the tomatoes, garlic and onion in a food processor and process until liquid.
• Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a saucepan and add mixture; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken broth, salt, jalapenos and cinnamon; simmer gently for 15 minutes more.
• For the chiles:.
• Place the chiles on a baking sheet in a 450°F oven, turning occasionally, until the peels begin to brown and blister all over.
• Remove from oven and place in a plastic bowl and cover with a plate; allow to stand for 10 minutes (alternatively, they can be placed in a brown paper bag for the same length of time).
• After this time, carefully peel the skins away but keeping the chiles intact, including stems.
• Cut a slit (only as big as is needed) along the side of each chile, and slide a piece of cheese in each; if the chile tears open, you can close and secure with wooden toothpicks.
• Roll the filled chiles in flour and evenly coat; set aside.
• Beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff.
• In another bowl, lightly beat the yolks then add them to the whites, folding in lightly but thoroughly.
• Pour peanut oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a large frying pan and heat to 365°F; you will be able to tell that it is hot enough without a thermometer if when you drop a bit of flour into the oil it quickly begins to brown.
• Dip each chile in turn into the egg mixture, coating evenly and sliding any excess off with your fingers, then place immediately in the hot oil (I only fry three at a time).
• Fry till golden, turning on all sides (they should be done in 1-2 minutes); remove and drain on paper toweling.
• Repeat with remaining chiles.
• Remove any toothpicks that you may have used!
• Serve topped with the sauce.

CHILE RELLENOS BURGERS

Steps:

• Shape beef into four patties.
• Mix chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown patties on both sides.
• Top each with mixed spices and then the onion.
• Reduce heat, cover, cook slowly for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
• Top each patty with chilies and a slice of cheese.
• Cover and cook 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• In a small bowl, combine salsa and ketchup. Place burgers on buns. Serve with the salsa mixture and sour cream.

CHILE RELLENOS GRILLED CHEESE WITH CHIPOTLE HONEY KETCHUP

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix Chipotle Honey Ketchup ingredients; set aside.
• In medium bowl, toss together cheeses. Place 1/2 cup cheese on each of 4 bread slices. Top with 2 pieces green chiles; top with remaining bread. Spread 2 teaspoons butter over each top slice of bread.
• Place sandwiches, buttered side down, in 12-inch skillet. Spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 5 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with Chipotle Honey Ketchup and chips.

GREEN CHILE RELLENOS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• 2. Split the chiles open, and spread half the chiles into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded chicken. Combine the Cheddar cheese and Jack cheese, sprinkle half the cheese over chicken and top with the rest of the canned chiles. Scatter the chèvre over the top.
• 3. Beat the eggs, flour and milk in a bowl. Pour over chèvre covered casserole.
• 4. Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes; remove casserole, and top with the remaining cheese. Pour the green chili salsa over the top; return to oven, and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes
• 5. Serve with cilantro, lime, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

GRILLED CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• Place the peppers on a plate, and cook in the microwave for about 5 minutes, until just pliable. Do not peel. Set aside to cool.
• Place the potatoes and onion into a large glass or ceramic dish, and add a few tablespoons of water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and cook in the microwave until the potatoes are beginning to soften and the onions are transparent, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, and stir. Set aside to cool slightly while you start the sauce.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes and peanut butter. Process until smooth, then pour into a saucepan. Stir in the garlic, cumin and oregano. Warm over low heat, and cover with a lid to avoid spattering. Cook for about 15 minutes to blend the flavors together.
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Mix the cheese into the potatoes and onions. Slit the peppers down one side, and fill with the potato mixture. I like to leave the seeds in because the peppers have more flavor that way, but you can take them out if you like. Brush the peppers with olive oil.
• Grill peppers for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the outsides are slightly charred. Cut in half to serve, and spoon the sauce over them.

CHILE RELLENOS PIE

Steps:

• Beat the eggs. Combine with milk, cilantro, bell pepper, spices, cheese, chiles, and tomatillo. Pour filling into the pie shell.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature. Garnish each individual piece of pie with a dollop of sour cream and drizzle with your favorite salsa!

BAKED HATCH CHILE RELLENOS

Steps:

• *Warning: Even mild Hatch chiles can be pretty warm before cooking, though they should mellow out during cooking.
• Wear disposable rubber gloves while handling, and wash your hands well with soap and warm water when you are done.
• Do not use hot Hatch chiles for this recipe unless you are a real chile-head!
• **Queso fresco in really too mild.
• Use the goat cheese even though it’s not authentic!
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute onion and garlic until soft.
• Add corn and salt and pepper to taste, and continue to saute until corn is done.
• Add cilantro, adjust seasoning, and set aside to cool.
• Place chiles in a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over them, and allow to set for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove chiles from water, drain well, and wipe dry inside and out.
• Stuff chiles generously with corn mixture, pressing a piece of cheese into the center or filling.
• Place stuffed chiles in prepared baking dish, open side up.
• Stir sour cream to loosen, and pour over chiles, and bake until well heated through, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, and return to over for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and hot corn tortillas.