Baked Chiles Rellenos

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut in strips
  • butter
  • 8 eggs
  • 23 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 (15 ounce) can marinara sauce
  • pitted ripe olives

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut a slit down the side of each chile and remove seeds and pith.
  2. 2
    Fold or stuff equal lamounts of cheese inside each chile.
  3. 3
    Arrange chiles side by side in a lightly buttered shallow 3-quart casserole or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4
    With an electric mixer, beat eggs until thick and foamy.
  5. 5
    Add milk, flour, and baking power; beat until mixture is smooth.
  6. 6
    Pour egg batter evenly over chiles and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  7. 7
    Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for about 30 minutes or until casserole is puffed and jiggles only slightly when gently shaken.
  8. 8
    Just before casserole is ready, heat marinara sauce to simmering and place in a small serving bowl.
  9. 9
    Quickly garnish hot casserole with olives and serve at once with marinara sauce.

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