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Baked Chile Relleno Casserole with Cheese and Salsa
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Baked Chile Relleno Casserole offers a rich, cheesy, and mildly spicy satisfaction in a simple one-dish meal. It’s a family-friendly recipe perfect for busy weeknights, delivering classic flavors with crispy edges and a creamy center.
Ingredients
- 4–5 large poblano peppers (approx. 600–750 g), for mild, smoky flavor
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large eggs, for binder and structure
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2 percent)
- 0.25 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
- 0.5 cup (120 g) your favorite salsa, for a vibrant flavor base
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) avocado oil or preferred cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Prep Peppers: Roast 4-5 poblano peppers until skins blister (approx. 20-25 min at 400°F (200°C)). Steam 10 minutes, then peel, seed, and pat dry to avoid a watery casserole.
- Make Batter: Whisk 6 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 0.25 cup flour, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper until smooth.
- Layer Casserole: Grease a 9×13 inch dish. Layer half of the prepared poblanos, followed by 1 cup of cheese, then half of the egg batter. Repeat with the remaining poblanos, another portion of cheese (reserving 0.5 cup for topping), and the rest of the egg batter.
- Top and Bake: Spread 0.5 cup salsa over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 0.5 cup cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, until golden and set.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving; this helps it firm up for easier slicing.
Notes
Gently press down the layers before baking to help everything meld together for a more cohesive slice. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter. For kid-friendly serving, use mild salsa and offer extra sour cream.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, family-friendly, weeknight meal, chile relleno, casserole, cheesy, Mexican-inspired, comfort food, one-dish, baked
