Introduction:
Chile rellenos are famous for good reason: roasted green chiles filled with melty cheese, wrapped in a light egg batter,
and baked or fried until golden. But making traditional chile rellenos can be time-consuming—roasting, peeling, stuffing,
battering, frying… delicious, yes, but not always realistic on a busy day.
That’s where Easy Chile Relleno Casserole comes in. It captures the exact comfort-food spirit of the original:
roasted chile flavor, creamy cheese, and that fluffy egg layer—without the individual stuffing and frying. Instead, everything is
layered in a baking dish and baked until puffed, golden, and irresistible. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks,
brunch, and meal prep, and it’s naturally low-carb if you skip flour.
This casserole is flexible, too. You can keep it classic (green chiles + cheese), add seasoned beef or sausage for a heartier
meal, or spice it up with jalapeños and pepper jack. Serve it with salsa and sour cream and you’ve got an easy crowd-pleaser
that tastes like you worked much harder than you did.
Ingredients:
Main layers:
- 2 (7 oz / 200g) cans whole green chiles, drained (or 6–8 roasted Hatch/Anaheim chiles)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (or a blend)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Egg batter layer:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk is best)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (optional for structure; can be reduced or omitted for low-carb)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Optional protein add-in:
- 1/2 to 1 lb (225–450g) ground beef, cooked and seasoned (cumin, chili powder, salt)
- OR 1/2 lb cooked chorizo
For serving:
- Salsa or enchilada sauce
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Sliced avocado
Instructions:
- Preheat oven.
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Layer the chiles.
Lay half the green chiles in the bottom of the dish, overlapping slightly.
If using whole roasted chiles, remove seeds for less heat (optional). - Add cheese (and optional meat).
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