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Chile Rellenos Casserole - 3

Cuisine: Mexican
Courses: Casseroles, Main Course
Serves: 10 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Chile Rellenos
1 lb 454g / 16ozChicken breast
1   Green chiles
1   Onion (large)
1 tablespoon 15mlCumin
1   Salt to taste
8 oz 227gSharp cheddar - grated
1   Evap. Milk
1   Red mild enchilada sauce
2   Garlic - minced
8 oz 227gMonterey Jack - grated
4   Eggs - beaten
1 tablespoon 15mlAll purpose flour
  Toppings
1 cup 237mlSour cream
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozChopped pecans - (optional)
1 cup 160g / 5.6ozRaisins - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Rinse chiles, open flat and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels. Cook the chicken with onion and garlic. Drain. Add 1 tsp. cumin, 1.5 tbsp. chile powder and salt. Stir. As chicken breasts cook, shred with two forks.

In a greased 9x13" pan, layer chiles, chicken and additional chiles.

Combine cheeses and sprinkle over chiles. Beat together eggs, milk and flour.

Pour over cheese mixture. Pou renchilada sauce over all.

Bake 30-45 min at 350F.

(Note: If preparing ahead of time, do not cover with enchilada sauce until time to bake.)

Serve toppings in separate bowls and let guests help themselves.

Source:
The Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy ISBN 0-06-012344-3

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