I don’t know about you, but whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant, the first item I look for on the menu is the chile relleno because I like to order something that I love that’s difficult to make at home. I did try making homemade chile rellenos one time. They were deee-licious, but oh, so difficult, I haven’t attempted them again.
This easy chile relleno casserole is reminiscent of the chile relleno but with fewer carbs and effort. At only 11 grams of carbs per serving, chile relleno casserole is perfect for keto diets or for anyone.
For those of you unfamiliar with green chiles, raw ones are often called Anaheim peppers or Hatch peppers. See the above picture. And the canned variety is pictured below. It’s true! They’re mild.
Start really simple by browning a pound of hamburger with an onion.
Meanwhile, open your can of chile peppers and drain them on a paper towel-covered plate. Remove any lingering seeds or bits of peeling.
Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray and arrange a single layer of peppers on the bottom.
Top the layer of chiles with your browned hamburger and onion.
Then add a layer of the rest of your chiles, followed by cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour evenly over chiles and cheese.
Bake 40 minutes @ 375 degrees or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean. Serve with guacamole.
Tools needed:
—measuring cups and measuring spoons
—spatula for serving
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Ingredients
- 27-oz can whole green chiles
- 1 pound hamburger
- 1 large onion
- 8 oz shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Brown hamburger and onion
- Lay chiles out on paper towel to drain
- Spray 9X13 pan
- Spread layer of chiles on bottom of pan
- Top with browned hamburger and onion
- Spread a second layer of chiles on top of hamburger
- Sprinkle cheese evenly across top
- Whisk eggs, milk, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth
- Pour on top of cheese
- Bake @ 375 degrees 40 minutes or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean
Nutrition Facts
Chile Relleno Casserole
Serves: 8
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 21g | 32.3% | |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 333mg | 111% | |
| Sodium 639mg | 26.6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 3.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars 2g | ||
| Protein 32g | ||
| Vitamin A 527 IU | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 444mg | Iron 4mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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