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Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe (with Canned Green Chiles)

Easy chile relleno casserole made with canned green chiles, eggs, and plenty of cheese. This simple casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chile rellenos casserole
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 cans green chiles 7 ounces each
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese divided
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese divided

Instructions

  • Drain the green chiles in a strainer and allow to drain while you prepare the baking dish and eggs.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13" X 9" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk eggs until light and fluffy, add flour and baking powder and whisk until almost no lumps remain. Add milk and continue to whisk until well combined.
    8 eggs, ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup milk
  • Spread half of the green chiles in the bottom of the prepared dish, sprinkle 1 ¼ cups of both cheeses on top, add the remaining chiles, top with another 1 ¼ cups of both cheeses. Pour the egg mixture in and top with the remaining ½ cup of both cheeses.
    4 cans green chiles, 3 cups cheddar cheese, 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until the center of the casserole puffs up and the edges begin to brown.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes then serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Nutritional information is approximate. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 1mg