Chile Rellenos

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 large green chiles
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 16 oz. Cheddar cheese
  • 8 egg whites
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • cooking oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut cheese into slices to fit inside of chiles.
  2. 2
    In small bowl, beat egg yolks and water slightly.
  3. 3
    Add flour and salt. Beat 6 minutes on high speed until thick.
  4. 4
    Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. 5
    Fold yolks into whites.
  6. 6
    Heat 1/2-inch oil to 375°.
  7. 7
    Spoon batter into oil (the length of chili); top with chile (with cheese inside).
  8. 8
    As batter sets, cover with more batter. When bottom is brown, turn and brown top side.
  9. 9
    Serves 6 to 8.

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