Best 9 Two Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Two-Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole, a dish that blends Mexican flavors with the comforting goodness of a casserole. This recipe elevates the classic chiles rellenos by baking them in a creamy and flavorful sauce, resulting in a tantalizing combination of textures and tastes.

The casserole's主角Ingredients include poblano peppers, a variety of cheeses, and a homemade sauce made with fire-roasted tomatoes and spices. The poblano peppers are roasted and stuffed with a savory blend of cheeses, ensuring a gooey and flavorful filling. The peppers are then coated in a light batter and baked until golden brown, creating a crispy outer layer that contrasts perfectly with the tender filling.

Topped with additional cheese and baked until melted and bubbly, the casserole becomes a symphony of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Accompaniments such as guacamole, sour cream, and salsa can further enhance the dish, adding layers of freshness and spice.

Alongside the main recipe, the article offers variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. The "Poblano Chile Rellenos" recipe provides a more traditional approach, featuring individually stuffed and fried poblano peppers served with a tangy tomato sauce.

For a vegetarian alternative, the "Poblano Chile Rellenos (Vegetarian)" recipe replaces the cheese filling with a flavorful mixture of vegetables, ensuring a satisfying and nutritious dish. Additionally, the "Two-Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole (Air Fryer Method)" offers a healthier cooking option, utilizing an air fryer to achieve crispy peppers without the added oil.

Whether you're seeking a hearty main course, a delectable side dish, or a vegetarian option, this collection of recipes has something for everyone. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, all while enjoying the convenience and comfort of a casserole.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE



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This is another recipes that's been around for years. It tastes like real chile rellenos, but is a lot easier to make. Serve with hot flour and corn tortillas and butter, with a simple salad.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
3 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies
3 tablespoons flour
2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 -3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce, with
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, added
hot tortilla, and
butter, as accompaniment

Steps:

  • Grease a 8-9" square baking dish.
  • Layer in the following order; half of chilies (split open and laid flat), Jack cheese, remaining chilies, cheddar cheese.
  • Mix flour, milk and eggs.
  • Pour over layered ingredients.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
  • Pour tomato sauce over top and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.3, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 26.9, Cholesterol 223.9, Sodium 1373.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 39.9

CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE FOR 2



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Make and share this Chile Relleno Casserole for 2 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jrthrmn

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

0.5 (4 ounce) can peeled green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Bisquick

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 to 2-1/2 cup casserole.
  • Rinse peppers to remove seeds.
  • Place peppers in single layer in casserole.
  • Sprinkle cheese on peppers.
  • Beat egg thoroughly; beat in milk and baking mix and pour onto cheese.
  • Bake until golden brown and puffy, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 173.9, Sodium 609.1, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 21

TWO-PEPPER CHILE RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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Spice up mealtime with this Two-Pepper Chile Rellenos Casserole recipe. Made with roasted red peppers, shredded cheese, poblano chiles and more, this chile rellenos casserole is a combination of flavors your family will love.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Mexican Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large poblano chiles (1 lb.)
2 jars (12 oz. each) roasted red peppers, well drained, patted dry
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
8 eggs, separated
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Place poblano chiles in single layer on rack of broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 10 min. or until skins are covered with black blisters, turning occasionally. Place hot chiles in bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 10 min.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Remove and discard peels and seeds from chiles. Set chiles aside.
  • Place roasted red peppers in even layer on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 the shredded cheese. Top with poblano chiles and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Beat egg whites in large bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in Parmesan. Pour over ingredients in baking dish; spread to completely cover all ingredients in baking dish.
  • Bake 30 min. or until top is golden brown and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, roast the poblano peppers directly over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Then, place them in a paper bag to steam for 10 minutes before peeling and seeding.
  • To make the filling, use a combination of cheeses that melt well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese.
  • If you don't have time to make your own enchilada sauce, you can use a store-bought variety. Just be sure to choose one that is flavorful and not too spicy.
  • To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover it with foil before baking. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Two-cheese chiles rellenos casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, smoky poblano peppers, and flavorful enchilada sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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