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Chile Rellenos Casserole

Savory Chile Rellenos Casserole for Easy Comfort Food Nights

An Easy Vegetarian Chile Rellenos Casserole that blends roasted green chiles, creamy cheese, and fluffy eggs for a delightful twist on a classic dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Roasted Green Chiles Substitute with canned fire-roasted chiles if fresh ones aren’t on hand.
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Feel free to use mozzarella or Pepper Jack for heat.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Colby or a Mexican cheese blend are great substitutes.
  • 6 large Eggs Beat until pale yellow for optimal fluffiness.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Consider half-and-half for creamy texture or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional
  • 1 cup Salsa Optional, add your favorite kind.
  • 8 tortillas Tortillas Perfect for scooping up the cheesy casserole.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and all-purpose flour until smooth.
  3. Spread a layer of roasted green chiles evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with Monterey Jack cheese and then cheddar cheese.
  4. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle any remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, until the top is golden.
  7. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Easy Vegetarian Chile Rellenos Casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be attached with various cheese options for customization.

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