CHILI RELLENOS

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If you love a great recipe for Rellenos, you know that a good one is hard to find. You will love this recipe and how good and easy they are to make.

Provided by Joanne Hendriksen @Elizabeth33

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 large fresh green chilies or whole canned green chilies
8 ounce(s) monterey jack cheese or queso fresco cut into long narrow strips
8 ounce(s) green chili enchilada sauce
12 ounce(s) shredded melting cheese
1 cup(s) fresh ground spelt flour
3/4 cup(s) fresh ground popcorn, aka cornmeal
1 teaspoon(s) rumford's baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) buttermilk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt, and then add the cornmeal.
  • Blend milk with eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Then combine milk mixture with the dry ingredients and blend together.
  • (Sometimes more milk is needed to provide a smooth batter that clings to the chilies.)
  • Roast chilies in oven or over gas stove top flame until black.
  • Sweat in a plastic bag and seal it, or place in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
  • Then peel the chilies, leaving the stems on.
  • Open a small slit below the stem and remove seed if desired.
  • Insert strips of cheese into the chilies, using care to not split them.
  • "Sew" shut with a toothpick.
  • Place on paper towel to drain.
  • Prepare the batter.
  • Preheat oil or lard to 375 degrees in an electric skillet of frying pan.
  • Dip the stuffed chilies in batter and place directly in frying oil and cook till golden.
  • Drain on absorbent paper towels.
  • Place on oven safe serving plate and top with green chili enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
  • Put in warm oven and bake until cheese is melted.
  • This can also be done in a large baking pan if desired.
  • Serve with Refried Beans

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