Chile Relleno Pepper Casserole |
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Easy, popular, and gorgeous - this is an ideal dish for brunch when company is coming over.
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1½ cups diced green chiles (mild or medium)
- 1 cup minced red bell pepper
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8"x8", 9"x9" or similar size baking dish with cooking spray.
- Dump the shredded cheese into a medium bowl, sprinkle the flour on top, then stir to blend and coat the cheese with the flour.
- Pour the remaining ingredients in and stir to blend well. Pour into baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until beginning to brown on top and set. I jiggle it slightly (still in the oven) to see if the center wiggles. You can also insert a knife in the center to see if it comes out clean.
- After removing from oven, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let it set, then serve with lettuce, tomato, cilantro, avocado, or any other desired garnishes.
I often bake this inside a larger baking dish with 4 cups of water poured into it. This results in a casserole with no brown crust on the bottom. It may also extend the baking time by 5 minutes or so.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/egg-recipes/chile-relleno-pepper-casserole/
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