Description
A simple and satisfying casserole version of classic chile rellenos, featuring roasted poblano peppers filled with cheese and a savory mixture, baked in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large poblano peppers
- 1 pound ground chicken or beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until the skins are blackened and blistered. Place roasted peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10-15 minutes.
- Peel and seed the peppers, leaving them whole.
- In a skillet, cook ground chicken or beef with chopped onion until browned. Drain off excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic, drained green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Stuff each pepper with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and condensed cream of mushroom soup.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the stuffed peppers.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier casserole, leave some seeds in the poblano peppers.
- You can substitute other cheeses like pepper jack or a Mexican blend.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg