Chilies Rellenos

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 c. peanut oil
  • 1 (4 oz.) can mild green chilies
  • 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 separated eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 (8 oz.) can prepared enchilada sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour oil in electric deep fryer.
  2. 2
    Preheat at 425° for 25 minutes.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, drain green chilies and remove seeds.
  4. 4
    Cut cheese into strips.
  5. 5
    Insert a strip into each chile.
  6. 6
    Dredge each in flour and set aside.
  7. 7
    Beat egg whites to a soft peak.
  8. 8
    Beat together egg yolks, flour and salt until mixture is smooth.
  9. 9
    Fold in beaten whites.
  10. 10
    Coat each cube with egg mixture.
  11. 11
    Drop in hot oil.
  12. 12
    Fry until golden brown.
  13. 13
    Spoon hot oil over chilies, while frying, to brown tops.
  14. 14
    Remove and drain.
  15. 15
    Serve on warm platter topped with prepared enchilada sauce.

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