Chile Rellenos Casserole

Name: Chile Rellenos Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 8 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled; 12 oz Oaxaca cheese; 6 eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 2 cups red chile sauce; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 corn tortillas; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Layers of roasted poblano chiles stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, baked in a custardy egg base, and finished with roasted red chile sauce. A rustic, comfort-driven take on the classic.

65 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

SouthwesternDinnerOvenStandard

Ingredients

8 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled
12 oz Oaxaca cheese
6 eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 cups red chile sauce
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 corn tortillas
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast 8 poblano peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler until charred. Place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes to steam, then peel away the blackened skin and remove seeds.
2

Lay one roasted poblano flat and place 1.5 oz Oaxaca cheese in the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish.
3

In a bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
4

Pour 2 cups red chile sauce into the baking dish to cover the bottoms of the poblanos, then pour the egg mixture over top.
5

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. The top should be light golden.
6

Warm 4 corn tortillas and arrange around the edge of the dish. Garnish with 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Chile Rellenos Casserole dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 12 oz Oaxaca cheese, 1 cup whole milk. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Chile Rellenos Casserole ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Chile Rellenos Casserole?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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