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Casserole Style Chiles Rellenos
Farmer's Market Cookbook

2 large poblano peppers or green sweet peppers (8 ounces)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 ounces)
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 shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
1 cup picante sauce
1/4 cup dairy sour cream

Directions:
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 Monterey jack cheese. Repeat layers.

In a medium mixing bowl combine eggs and milk. Add flour, baking powder, red pepper, and salt. Beat till smooth. Pour egg mixture over peppers. Bake, uncovered, in a 450°F oven for 15 minutes or till set. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. Let stand about 5 minutes or till cheese melts. Serve with picante sauce and sour cream.

Serves 4.

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