CHILE RELLENO PIE

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The flavor of a chili relleno is captured in this easy-to-make appetizer, lunch, or light supper. Originally from a December 1980 issue of Bon Apetit magazine.Whole canned green chilies may be substituted for the fresh.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     High Protein

Time 55m

Yield 1 10 inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 -10 fresh poblano peppers
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated (8 oz.)
5 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons onions, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Broil or roast poblano peppers over direct heat until skin is charred; place in plastic or paper bag and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Split chilies, then carefully remove skin, seeds and veins before using.
  • Rinse chilies, if needed, and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Generously grease 10-inch pie plate or shallow casserole.
  • Line plate with split chilies, covering completely and extending up sides as much as possible.
  • Combine eggs, cheese,cream,onion,salt,garlic and pepper in blender and mix on low speed about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully pour into pie plate and bake until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1803.5, Fat 125.1, SaturatedFat 65.3, Cholesterol 1347, Sodium 3576.1, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 29.7, Sugar 4, Protein 105.1

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