Chili Relleno Casserole

This chili relleno casserole has all the delicious flavors of stuffed peppers in a simple dish made with canned chiles, cheese, egg, milk, and tomato.

Chili Relleno Casserole

Course: CuisineCuisine: European
Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

45

minutes
Total Time

1

minute
Servings

6

Yield

1 (9×13-inch) casserole

Ingredients

  • — cooking spray

  • 2 (7 ounce) cans — whole green chile peppers, drained

  • 8 ounces — Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces — Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 2 large — eggs

  • 1 (5 ounce) can — evaporated milk

  • 2 tablespoons — all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup — milk (Optional)

  • 1 (8 ounce) can — tomato sauce or enchilada sauce

Directions

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Evenly layer 1 can chile peppers in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses, then cover with remaining chile peppers.
  • Mix eggs, evaporated milk, and flour together in a bowl; add 1/2 cup milk to thin to desired consistency. Pour over chiles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top; continue baking for 15 more minutes.
  • Turn broiler on. Sprinkle top with remaining Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Place under the broiler until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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