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Chile Relleno Casserole

Savor the Flavor with Easy Chile Relleno Casserole

This Chile Relleno Casserole is a cheesy, flavorful dish perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 cup shredded cheese blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar recommended
  • 1 cup diced green chilies fresh or canned
  • 1 cup eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of eggs with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of cumin, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Whisk everything together until smooth.
  3. Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and layer 1 cup of diced green chilies evenly in the bottom.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the green chilies and spread it evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes, cut into squares, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to cool slightly before cutting for easier serving. It can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

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