CLASSIC CHILI POBLANO RELLENOS

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I love chili rellenos and with poblano chilies, they are super good! I hope you enjoy this classic recipe, using poblano chilies! This chile pepper is often mislabeled 'Pasilla', which is a different pepper entirely.It is one of the most popular chiles in Mexico and has won the appreciation of many a chef worldwide because of the superior flavor it has over regular bell peppers. They have a tough outer skin that usually requires roasting and peeling before use. These very large chile peppers are most popular in chiles rellenos recipes, but cooking with these as a substitute for bell peppers in any recipe will enhance the flavor.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 -10 poblano chiles (about 7-inch )
3/4 lb grated mild cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
vegetable shortening (for frying)
4 large egg yolks, beaten
4 large egg whites, beaten until foamy
1/4 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
prepared salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Roast the chiles:.
  • Roast the chilies by broiling three to five minutes on each side. The skin will begin to char and get black spots. Remove, cool a minute or two, then wrap in plastic wrap and let it sit five minutes. Remove the wrap and peel chilies.
  • Keep the broiler on.
  • Carefully cut a lengthwise slit into each chile and stuff with some cheddar cheese. Combine the flour, salt and pepper and dredge the chiles.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 1/2" of shortening till very hot.
  • Fold the egg yolks into the whites and working with 2 chiles at a time, dip the chiles into the egg batter and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, no more than a couple of minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer the chiles (careful--they are delicate) to paper towels to drain.
  • Arrange the chiles on a flameproof plate and sprinkle with sharp cheddar. Broil the chiles just long enough to melt the cheese.
  • Serve immediately, accompanied by your favorite salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 303.7, Sodium 2228.5, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 38

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