Chile Relleno Casserole
This layered casserole offers all the flavors of traditional chile rellenos without the fuss of stuffing and frying. Mild green chiles are baked in a savory egg and sour cream custard with plenty of melted Monterey Jack cheese. It's a simple, satisfying dish perfect for brunch or a weeknight dinner.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 1 h 25 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Zahtevnost
- Lahko
Informacije o alergenih: lahko vsebuje jajca, gluten in mleko. Če imate alergijo, vedno preverite embalažo sestavin.
Priprava
Sestavine
Sestavine
- 1 žličkavegetable oil, for greasing
bottom layer
- 340 gcanned whole green chile, drained
- 227 gmonterey jack cheese, shredded
custard
- 10 koslarge egg
- 227 gsour cream
- 2 žlicamilk
- 1 žlicaall-purpose flour
- 1 žličkasalt
- 0,5 žličkablack pepper, ground
top layer
- 340 gcanned whole green chile, drained
- 227 gmonterey jack cheese, shredded
garnish
- 1 žličkadried parsley(neobvezno)
- 1 žličkagarlic powder(neobvezno)
Oprema
9x13-inch baking dish · paper towels · large bowl · knife · whisk
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the vegetable oil.
Približno 3 min
- 2
Drain the green chiles and pat them dry with paper towels. If they are whole, slice them open so they can lie flat.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Removing excess moisture from the chiles prevents the casserole from becoming watery.
- 3
Arrange the chiles designated for the bottom layer evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
Približno 2 min
- 4
Sprinkle the shredded cheese for the bottom layer evenly over the chiles.
Približno 1 min
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
Približno 2 min
- 6
Add the sour cream, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the eggs. Whisk until the batter is smooth and no lumps of flour remain.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Whisking the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients helps prevent clumps.
- 7
Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and chile layers in the dish.
Približno 1 min
- 8
Arrange the remaining chiles for the top layer over the egg mixture.
Približno 1 min
- 9
Top evenly with the remaining shredded cheese for the top layer.
Približno 1 min
- 10
Sprinkle the dried parsley and garlic powder over the cheese, if using.
- 11
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Približno 1 h
Kuharjeva opomba: To check for doneness, insert a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
- 12
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Približno 10 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Resting allows the casserole to firm up, making it much easier to cut into clean slices.
Pravilno shranjevanje
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in an oven at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through.