CHILE RELLENOS PIE

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Chile Rellenos without all the mess, but all the flavor. Good for company! Excellent for a buffet table! Variations include adding small chopped cooked shrimp or chopped cooked crab to the filling for an excellent brunch dish. Monterey jack cheese may be used instead of Mexican-style cheese.

Provided by Esther Nelson

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 dashes jalapeno sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 tomatillo, diced
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

Beat the eggs. Combine with milk, cilantro, bell pepper, spices, cheese, chiles, and tomatillo. Pour filling into the pie shell.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature. Garnish each individual piece of pie with a dollop of sour cream and drizzle with your favorite salsa!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 544.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g