Chili Rellenos

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces whole green chilies, 2 small cans
  • 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, Pepper Jack for more heat.Sliced to fit in chilies
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 eggs, seperated.yolks from whites
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • oil, I use peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain chilies,Gently open and insert a slice of cheese.Dredge in flour and set aside on a plate.I salt and pepper the flour.
  2. 2
    Beat egg whites to a stiff peak stage.Set aside.
  3. 3
    Seperately mix egg yolks with 3 TBS flour.It will be thick.
  4. 4
    Take a spoon of whites and gently fold into yolks.continue folding whites into yolks til they are combined.
  5. 5
    Heat oil to about 350.
  6. 6
    Dip chilies in batter and then put into hot oil.Fry on each side til golden brown.About 2 minute on each side.
  7. 7
    Serve with salsa on top some refried beans and some warmed tortillas.

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