Chili Relleno Casserole is extremely easy to make and is perfect with a side of Spanish rice and refried beans!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
Chili Relleno Casserole
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time1hour
Total Time1hour15minutes
Calories345kcal
Ingredients
1poundlean ground beef
1onionchopped
24 ounce cans whole green chile peppers, drained
1 1/2cupsshredded Cheddar cheesedivided
4eggs
1/4cupall-purpose flour
1 1/2cupsmilk
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and onions and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned; drain excess fat.
Arrange 1 can of the chile peppers on the bottom of a 7x11 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese and top with the meat mixture. Sprinkle the meat mixture with the remaining cheese, followed by the next can of chile peppers.
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, flour and milk, whisking until smooth. Pour this into the baking dish over the chile peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before cutting.