Chiles Rellenos

Directions

1. 1
   Place peppers on foil on a baking sheet under the broiler (as close as you can get) and broil, turning peppers, until they are blackened and charred all over.
2. 2
   Place peppers in a mixing bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
3. 3
   Allow peppers to set for 10-15 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove peppers from bowl and remove charred skins with your fingers.
5. 5
   Make a slit along one side of the pepper from just beneath the stem to the tip.
6. 6
   Using your knife, try to cut off the seed cluster inside close to the stem and remove any other seeds.
7. 7
   Fill peppers with 1 ounce soft goat cheese and use wooden toothpicks (not frilled) to keep the peppers together.
8. 8
   Place filled peppers in a baking dish and cover with red chile sauce.
9. 9
   You may also sprinkle with grated queso cheese if you like.
10. 10
    Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes or until peppers are hot and cheese (if used) is melted.
11. 11
    Serve as a first course or as part of a larger meal.