Chiles Rellenos Casserole
3 large poblano peppers
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers (4 ozs.)
3 beaten eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese (3 ozs.)
Picante Sauce
Sour cream
Quarter the peppers and remove stems, seeds and veins.
Immerse peppers into boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain.
Invert on paper towels to drain well.
Place half the peppers in a well greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
Top with half of the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese.
Repeat layers.
In a medium mixing bowl combine eggs and milk.
Add flour, baking powder, red pepper and salt. Beat until smooth.
Pour egg mixture over peppers. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven for 15 minutes or until set.
Sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
Let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve with picante sauce and sour cream.
This casserole recipes makes 4 main dish servings.
This dish can be doubled or tripled easily.
It is much quicker and easier than making individual rellenos.