Best 8 Chilies Rellenos Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the rich flavor of poblano chiles with a medley of tantalizing ingredients. The chiles rellenos casserole is a delightful dish that showcases the unique taste of poblano peppers, stuffed with a savory filling of picadillo, a classic Mexican combination of ground beef, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Bathed in a creamy and flavorful sauce, this casserole is topped with melted cheese, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Alongside the main recipe, this article offers variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those seeking a vegetarian option, there's a recipe that replaces the ground beef with a hearty combination of black beans, sweet corn, and bell peppers. For those who love creamy comfort food, a creamy chicken and poblano filling is presented, enveloped in a velvety sauce. And if you prefer a spicy kick, there's a recipe that amps up the heat with a spicy tomato sauce and a blend of chili peppers.

Whether you're a fan of traditional Mexican cuisine or simply seeking a flavorful and versatile casserole, this collection of chiles rellenos recipes promises to satisfy your cravings. With step-by-step instructions and a selection of mouthwatering variations, this article equips you to create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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This Chili Rellenos Casserole is very easy to prepare and is loaded with flavor. Great for a busy week night, and good enough for company.

Provided by CLARISSA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces Longhorn or Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 large eggs, or more to taste
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Evenly layer 1 can chile peppers in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chile peppers.
  • In a bowl, mix together the eggs, evaporated milk, and flour. If too thick, feel free to add 1/2 cup regular milk. Pour over the top of the chilies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses, pop under the broiler for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 139.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1449.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE



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Love chile rellenos but can't be bothered with all the prep? Try this no-fry, no-fuss casserole that delivers on all the flavors and gooeyness of this traditional Mexican dish without all the work.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 poblano peppers
8 Colby Jack cheese sticks (1 ounce each) or 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
8 large eggs
1 cup grated Cheddar
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Roast the poblanos over an open flame or under the broiler until charred all over, turning as necessary, about 8 minutes. Put in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam and loosen the skin, about 5 minutes. When cooled, remove the stems and run under cold water to peel off the blackened outer skin and remove the seeds.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put 1 piece Colby Jack cheese in the center of each pepper. Pour half of enchilada sauce into an 8-inch square baking dish. Put half of the cheese-filled peppers on top of the enchilada sauce. Repeat with the remaining sauce and peppers.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl until very frothy. Whisk in the Cheddar, milk, flour and baking powder. Gently pour the mixture over the peppers and sauce in the baking dish.
  • Bake until the casserole is set in the center and golden brown all over, about 1 hour. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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The poblano chiles and cotija cheese in this rich and creamy Mexican-style casserole earn a gold star for authenticity. If you cannot locate them in your neighborhood supermarket, look for poblanos (a dark green chile that resembles green peppers) and cotija (a salty white cheese) in any Hispanic grocery store.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large fresh poblano chile peppers or fresh Anaheim chile peppers (8 ounces)
4 ounce Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno chile peppers, shredded, or shredded Mexican-style four-cheese blend (1-1/2 cups)
2 ounce crumbled Cotija cheese (1/2 cup)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
0.25 cup milk
0.333 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.125 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Quarter the chile peppers and remove seeds, stems, and veins.* Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain. Invert peppers onto paper towels to drain well. Place the peppers, cut side up, in prepared baking dish. Top with cheeses.
  • In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk. Add flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Beat with a rotary beater until smooth (or place in a food processor or blender; cover and process or blend until smooth). Pour egg mixture over chile peppers and cheeses.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into the egg mixture comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 202 mg, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 355 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

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.

CHILI RELLENO CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and delicious dinner. My husband loves it.

Provided by Monya Heath Williams

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chiles, drained
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Split the chiles open, and spread half the chiles into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer with the Cheddar cheese, and top with the rest of the canned chiles. Whisk together the eggs, flour, and evaporated milk in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chiles and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes; remove casserole, and top with the Monterey Jack cheese. Pour the green chili salsa over the top; return to oven, and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 210.7 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1474.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chile Relleno Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by k.west

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb grated cheese (i use a mexican blend or a cheddar also works well)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
1 (8 ounce) can whole green chilies

Steps:

  • Mix the milk, eggs, salt,pepper,and flour.
  • Spray a pan (9x13) with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • layer chilies, then the mixture made in step 1, then the cheese.
  • Continue this order until you run our of ingredients and put EXTRA cheese on the top!
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes.
  • Allow about 10 minutes before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 599.9, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 16.4

EASY CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Chile Relleno Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h2m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese into bottom of a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Top with chiles.
  • Add remaining cheese.
  • Place flour in medium bowl.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.
  • Add eggs, stir until well blended.
  • Pour mixture over Cheese.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve with Salsa, and desired toppings, such as sour cream, sliced ripe olives, chopped green onions.

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 :

Tips:

  • Use fresh poblano peppers: Fresh poblano peppers have a milder flavor and are easier to work with than dried peppers. If you can't find fresh poblano peppers, you can use dried peppers, but you will need to soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes before using them.
  • Roast the poblano peppers before stuffing them: Roasting the poblano peppers will help to bring out their flavor and make them easier to peel. You can roast the peppers in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or you can roast them over an open flame until they are charred.
  • Use a variety of fillings: You can use a variety of fillings for your chiles rellenos casserole, such as ground beef, shredded chicken, or refried beans. You can also add vegetables, such as corn, zucchini, or bell peppers, to the filling.
  • Make sure the casserole is cooked through before serving: The casserole is cooked through when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through. You can check the temperature of the casserole with a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Chiles rellenos casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The combination of roasted poblano peppers, flavorful filling, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make a chiles rellenos casserole that is both delicious and beautiful.

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