CHEESY CHILES RELLENOS

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I got this meatless main dish recipe in South Dakota. It also makes a good side dish. I live on a cattle ranch and cook three meals a day, so I'm always interested in finding different recipes.-Mary Morrow, Jordan Valley, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

Cut chiles open lengthwise. Rinse; removing seeds. Place chiles on paper towels to drain. Combine cheeses; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cream and eggs until smooth., In a greased deep 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the cheese, chiles and egg mixture. Repeat layers. Pour tomato sauce over the top; sprinkle with reserved cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.