Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (2 cups)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Spray an 8-inch square casserole dish or baking pan with nonstick spray, or lightly rub with oil.
  3. 3
    In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, evaporated milk, and flour, whisking to blend.
  4. 4
    Place half the chiles in the casserole dish, and cover with half of the egg mixture.
  5. 5
    Reserving 1/2 cup of each type of cheese for topping, sprinkle the 1/2 of the remainder of the cheese over chiles.
  6. 6
    Layer again with the chiles, top with the remaining egg mixture, the other half of the cheese, and then cover that with the tomato sauce.
  7. 7
    Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes; then sprinkle the reserved cheese (1/2 cup of each) on top of the rellenos.
  8. 8
    Replace in the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly, and the cheese is nicely melted.
  9. 9
    Allow to rest 5 minutes or so before slicing into servings.

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