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Chili Relleno Casserole

A couple of weeks ago, Leslie from Dishing with Leslie shared a fabulous Chili Relleno Casserole at my Marvelous Mondays party. Now if you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I love casseroles. Leslie’s casserole was something I would be making soon. Something I would be making very soon. I made this recipe a couple of days after she shared it. And let me tell you, it’s DELICIOUS! I made a sour cream enchilada sauce to top my casserole with. If you like a spicy, cheesy casserole, than this casserole is for you. My boyfriend and I enjoyed this casserole and I will definitely be making it again. I hope you enjoy the recipe and please be sure to stop by Leslie’s blog. She has many great recipes on her blog.
 
Chili Relleno Casserole
 
Chili Relleno Casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 pablano peppers, roasted, skins and seeds removed (see below for directions)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 C milk
  • 2 C shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 2 C shredded cheddar cheese

For the sour cream sauce

  • 1 10oz can of enchilada sauce
  • 1 heaping tablespoon of sour cream

Instructions

  1. Roast your peppers. Spray them with cooking spray and play them on a baking sheet. Set your oven to broil. Broil the peppers just below the broiler burner until the skins are bubbly and dark, about 5-10 minutes on each side. Be sure to watch them so they don't totally burn.
  2. Place the peppers in a dish and cover for about 20 minutes. Then peel the peppers and remove the seeds. I split my peppers down one side so they would lay flat in my baking dish.
  3. Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender.
  4. Whisk the eggs, milk, flour salt and pepper together.
  5. Combine your two cheese types together in a bowl.
  6. Lay 1/2 of the peppers in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer with 1/2 of the onion mixture, 1/2 of the egg mixture, half of the cheese. Repeat this process 1 time.
  7. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. I took mine out after the cheese started turning dark, covered it with foil and then continued baking. I don't like my cheese to get too dark.

For the sour cream sauce

  1. In a sauce pan, heat the enchilada sauce over low heat. Add the sour cream and whisk together until well combined. Drizzle over each slice of the casserole.
 
 
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23 comments on “Chili Relleno Casserole”

  1. I love Chile Relleno! I may have to give this one a go. :)

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  2. Julie, this looks SO good!! I will have to make your sauce. I bet it's delicious!!

    xo, Leslie

  3. Seriously, that looks amazing!! Now I have another recipe to add to my collection. :)

  4. Fantastic. How about linking it in to Food On Friday: Chillies? Cheers

  5. Looks delicious! Thanks for stopping by today and leaving me a sweet comment about the Caramel Frosting. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do. Come and visit anytime! Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

  6. Oh now this looks delicious, I wouldnt even think about making a chili casserole, this is going in my recipe book! Thanks for sharing!

  7. I do love chili rellenos, this casserole looks delish. Can't wait to make this.

  8. Yummy!! I love any kind of Mexican food. This looks great, Julie. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you link up again this week. The party will be live tomorrow night. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

    And don't forget to “like” my Facebook page if you haven't already. http://www.facebook.com/TheMandatoryMooch

    Thanks, Nichi

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  10. I am just CRAVING this now. Making soon! Like this weekend!! Yum!

  11. PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR EMAIL RECIPES. CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE THE PEANUT BUTTER MUFFINS. THANKS.

  12. PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR EMAIL RECIPES.

  13. “Whisk the eggs, milk, flour salt and pepper together.” – but there is no mention of flour in the ingredient list. How much flour should be whisked?

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  15. Thanks for roasting Poblano peppers instructions – and sharing this recipe. I have been searching for this info to make this casserole.
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  16. What do you consider Mexican cheese?

    • Hi Jan, I used shredded Mexican Blend cheese from Sargento. It’s a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero cheese. You can use plain cheddar, if you like.

  17. I am wondering if you could add a meat to this recipe??

  18. I opted to barbecued the peppers.  I didn’t have milk, so I used half & half.  Very simple dish to assemble.  This dish is delicious!  My husband had three helpings!  I will definitely be preparing this dish again and again!

    Rating: 5
  19. Thank you so much for sharing! I made this last night and added shredded chicken… I’m sad there are no leftovers because I want it again!!