Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe
This Chile Relleno Casserole. Is the perfect blend of smoky poblano peppers. Creamy Monterey Jack cheese and fluffy baked eggs. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience. That will transport your taste buds. To new heights! Whether you’re serving it. For brunch, dinner, or a potluck. This dish is always a hit. The roasted poblanos. Bring that smoky flavor. While the cheesy layers. Melt into the perfect bite. Let it cool. For a few minutes before serving. And watch as everyone dives in!
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 6-8 Poblano Peppers roasted, peeled, and deseeded
- 1 lb Monterey Jack Cheese freshly shredded
- 8 Eggs ideally at room temperature
- ½ c Milk
- ⅓ c Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray. An 11x7-inch casserole dish. With nonstick spray. To ensure easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl. Whisk the eggs. Until they are fully combined. And smooth. In a separate bowl. Mix the milk, flour, and baking powder. Paprika, salt, and pepper. Until smooth. And free of lumps.
- Gradually combine the milk mixture. With the whisked eggs. Stirring until fully blended.
Casserole Assembly:
- Start by arranging. The roasted poblano peppers. In the bottom of the prepared dish. Ensuring an even layer. Sprinkle about a third of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Over the peppers. Repeat the layering. With more poblano peppers. And another third of the cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly. Over the entire dish. Making sure it covers. All the layers. Top it off. With the remaining cheese.
- Place the casserole. In the oven. And bake for 35-40 minutes. Or until the top. Is golden brown. And the center is set.
- Once done. Let the casserole rest. For 10 minutes before serving. Optionally. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Or parsley. For added flavor.
Notes
To make this casserole gluten-free. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour. For a gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend contains a binder like xanthan gum. To help with texture. Since the rest of the ingredients—poblano peppers, cheese, eggs, and seasonings—are naturally gluten-free. This adjustment is quick. And easy. You’ll still enjoy. All the rich flavors of roasted peppers and creamy cheese. In every bite. With the same light. And fluffy texture.