Elsa'S Chile Rellenos

5 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large can whole Ortega peppers
  • 1/2 doz. eggs, separated
  • 2 tsp. flour
  • 1 c. oil
  • 1 1/2 to 2 lb. Jack cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut cheese in 1-inch strips.
  2. 2
    Clean peppers in running water, be careful not to break peppers.
  3. 3
    Put peppers on paper towels and pat dry.
  4. 4
    Put strips of cheese inside peppers and set aside.
  5. 5
    Beat egg whites until fluffy and stiff; add yolks, keep beating.
  6. 6
    Add flour and mix well.
  7. 7
    Have frying pan ready with oil on medium heat.
  8. 8
    Dip peppers in egg mixture until covered.
  9. 9
    Fry until golden brown on all sides.
  10. 10
    Drain on paper towels.
  11. 11
    Serves 6.

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