Best 8 Chiles Rellenos Casserole Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Chiles Rellenos Casserole, a delectable Mexican-inspired dish that seamlessly blends rich flavors and textures. This casserole features an enticing combination of poblano peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and a medley of spices, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. Alongside the main casserole recipe, this article presents a collection of equally enticing variations that cater to diverse preferences.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the traditional Chiles Rellenos Casserole recipe, where poblano peppers serve as vessels for a flavorful filling, coated in a delicate egg batter, and gently fried until golden brown. The tantalizing aroma of roasted poblanos mingles with the savory scents of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices, creating an irresistible symphony of flavors.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos Casserole offers a delightful twist, showcasing roasted poblanos stuffed with a delectable combination of black beans, corn, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. This meatless rendition delivers a satisfying and nutritious meal without compromising on taste.

If you crave a casserole with a touch of heat, the Spicy Chiles Rellenos Casserole is your perfect choice. This fiery variation incorporates a spicy sauce made with chipotle peppers and a generous sprinkle of cayenne pepper, adding a thrilling kick to the classic dish. The harmonious blend of heat and flavor will leave your taste buds invigorated and satisfied.

For those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Chiles Rellenos Casserole provides a delicious solution. This rendition utilizes gluten-free ingredients, ensuring that individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease can indulge in this delectable dish without worry. The careful selection of ingredients ensures that the casserole retains its authentic flavors and textures, making it an inclusive culinary delight.

Lastly, the Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole offers a simplified version of this classic dish, perfect for busy home cooks or those new to the art of casserole-making. With its streamlined steps and a focus on ease, this recipe allows you to savor the deliciousness of Chiles Rellenos Casserole without spending hours in the kitchen. The result is a flavorful and comforting meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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I love green chiles and cook with them often when I entertain. This easy version of the classic Mexican dish gives you big pepper taste in every meaty bite. -Nadine Estes, Alto, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Split chiles and remove seeds; dry on paper towels. Arrange chiles on the bottom of a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cheese. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon over the cheese. , In a bowl, beat milk, eggs, flour, salt and pepper until smooth; pour over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TWO-CHEESE CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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A friend gave me this chili relleno casserole about 35 years ago. I'm often asked to bring it to potlucks. -Maggie Owen, Oceanside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained
3/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 large eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Split chiles lengthwise; rinse and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels; pat dry. Stuff chiles with cheese strips. Place half of chiles in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers., In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth; pour over chilies. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 189mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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The traditional recipe for chili relleno takes more time to prepare than this casserole version.-Joan Schroeder, Pinedale, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the green pepper, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder. Cook until green pepper is tender. Combine cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses; set aside. , In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half each of meat mixture, chiles and cheese; repeat with remaining meat mixture, chiles and cheese. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the egg, cream and flour; pour over cheese layer. , Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cover with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

PUFFY CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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Here's a wonderfully zesty casserole that's much lower in fat and easier to assemble than traditional chile rellenos. I don't remember where I got the recipe, but I've enjoyed this layered entree for years. --Marilyn Morey of Mallard, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cans (7 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 cups egg substitute
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Cut along one side of each chile and open to lie flat. Coat a 13x9-in. baking dish with cooking spray. Layer half of the chiles, tortilla strips, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses in prepared dish. Repeat layers. , In a small bowl, beat the egg substitute, milk, garlic powder, cumin, pepper and salt. Pour over cheese. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until puffy and a knife inserted 2 in. from the edge of the pan comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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My husband likes Mexican food and casseroles, so I combined the two. This chicken with poblanos and chiles satisfies our craving for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. -Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 poblano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until peppers are tender, 4-6 minutes., Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Add pepper jack, chicken and green chiles; heat through, stirring to combine. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE(COOK'S COUNTRY)



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If you can't find Ro-Tel tomatoes, use 1 cup of drained diced tomatoes combined with 1 finely chopped, stemmed, and seeded jalapeno.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Meat

Time 1h14m

Yield 1 Casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped fine
2 lbs ground beef, 90 percent lean
4 poblano chiles or 6 anaheim chilies, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
10 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup skim milk
2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beef, breaking up meat into small pieces, and cook until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef mixture to paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
  • 2. Add poblanos and cook over medium-high heat until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in beef mixture, garlic, cumin, ¾ teaspoon salt, oregano, ½ teaspoon pepper, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook until beef mixture is dry, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in 2 cups Monterey Jack. Scrape mixture into 13 by 9-inch baking dish, pressing into even layer.
  • 3. Combine flour, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper in bowl. Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until smooth; set aside. Using stand mixer fitted with whisk, whip egg whites on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Whisk one-third whipped egg whites into batter, then gently fold in remaining whites, 1 scoop at a time, until combined.
  • 4. Pour batter over beef mixture. Bake until topping is light golden and puffed, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve.

CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE (COOKING LIGHT)



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This is one of their top (most requested) recipes. It was part of their "Little Book of Favorite Recipes" which had their top 15 recipes.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
1 cup preshredded colby-monterey jack cheese, divided
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
red onion, slices (optional garnish)
chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Cook turkey and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove from heat; add cumin and next 5 ingredients (cumin through beans). Stir well; set aside.
  • Arrange half of green chiles in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon mounds of turkey mixture onto cheese; spread gently, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge of dish. Top with corn. Arrange remaining green chiles over corn; top with 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl; gradually add milk, hot sauce, eggs and egg whites, stirring with a whisk until blended. Pour over casserole.
  • Bake at 350* for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until set; let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with onion slices and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 808.9, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 24

LOWER FAT CHILES (CHILES) RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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You know the John Wayne Chile Relleno casserole? The rich, eggy, cheesy one that everyone always loves? Well - it's yummy but it's fattening! Here's a delicious lower fat variation that yields a similar casserole with no guilt! Utilizes reduced fat cheese, sour cream and egg substitute for pretty darn good results!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded (Sargento's is one brand)
1 cup evaporated skim milk
3/4 cup fat free egg substitute or 3 beaten eggs
6 corn tortillas, torn into 2 inch pieces
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies
1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
fat free sour cream or light sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray a large deep dish pie pan, or a deep square baking pan with Pam.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, milk, egg, tortillas, chilies, salsa and salt.
  • Mix well and pour into pan.
  • Bake at 375 about 30 minutes until set.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and cilantro over top and bake another couple of minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Tips:

  • Select poblano peppers that are firm and have a deep green color.
  • Roast peppers directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered.
  • Place the roasted peppers in a paper bag or covered container to steam for 15 minutes.
  • Use a damp paper towel to rub off the charred skin from the peppers.
  • Make sure to remove the stem, seeds, and veins from the peppers before filling them.
  • Use a variety of fillings for your chiles rellenos, such as shredded chicken, ground beef, or vegetables.
  • Dip the filled peppers in egg batter and then fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
  • Serve the chiles rellenos with your favorite sauce, such as a tomato sauce, tomatillo sauce, or mole sauce.

Conclusion:

Chiles rellenos casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of roasted poblano peppers, savory fillings, and crispy egg batter, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. By following these tips, you can create a chiles rellenos casserole that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Experiment with different fillings and sauces to find your favorite combination. Whether you prefer a classic filling of shredded chicken or a more unique filling of roasted vegetables, there is a chiles rellenos casserole recipe out there for everyone. So get creative and enjoy this delicious Mexican dish!

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