DELICIOUS CHILE RELLENOS CASSEROLE

Delicious Chile Rellenos Casserole image

Provided by Tammy T

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 fresh poblano chile peppers, fresh anaheim chile peppers, or green sweet peppers (8 ounces)
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or mexican-blend cheese (4 ounces)
3 beaten eggs
1/4 c milk
1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz)
picante sauce (optional)
sour cream (optional)
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To save time, can use: 1 (8 ounce) can whole green chilies, seeded and dried with paper towel

Steps:

1. Quarter the peppers and remove seeds, stems, and veins. Immerse peppers into boiling water for 3 minutes; drain. Invert peppers on paper towels to drain well. Place the peppers in a well-greased 2-quart square or round baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the monterey jack cheese.
2. In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk. Add flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Beat until smooth with a rotary beater. Pour egg mixture over peppers and cheese.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into the egg mixture comes out clean. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Put back in oven for 5 mins. Take out of oven and let stand about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with picante sauce and sour cream.